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Physics

at St. Mary'S Menston, A Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Physics is relevant, cutting edge and exciting. It is suitable for anyone who has a passion for understanding the ways in which physical things interact, behave and are constructed. It is the study of the very big and very small. The course will appeal to anyone who has an interest in and passion for Physics and wishes to pursue a career in aspects of Physics (please note that Maths is also needed for many Physics related degrees) e.g. Mechanical, Civil, Electronic, Aeronautical, Sound, Light, Marine engineering, Meteorology, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Radiography, Teaching, Astrophysics, Geophysics, Computing, Finance, Accountancy, Business etc.

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grade 9 to 4 including English, 5 in maths and 6 in at least 1 combined or separate science, average point score of 5.5,

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

    Bradford Road Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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