Physics
at King Edward Vi Five Ways School, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics is the most fundamental and all-inclusive of the sciences, providing a foundation for study in a wide range of fields such as engineering, electronics, geophysics and astronomy to name but a few. It is also relevant in increasingly technical professions such as medicine, dentistry and architecture. You will already have studied a wide range of topics at GCSE such as waves, electricity and forces. These areas will be studied in more detail in order to develop a deeper understanding along with new topics such as the quantum nature of light, cosmology, nuclear decay and wave-particle duality.
What you need to get on
4 GSCE Grade 7. A 7+ in the chosen subject and a 6 or better in English and Mathematics.
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
King Edward VI Five Ways School
Scotland Lane, Birmingham, B32 4BT
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