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Physics AS Level

at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level39 weeksFull time

What the college says

The first year is the AS level course and covers: forces and motion electrons and photons waves and experimental skills. Students who want to achieve the A level then take the second year which builds on the first year???s work. The second year includes: fields forces and energy cosmology medical physics nuclear physics and experimental skills. Hours of Lessons per Week : 4.3 Indicative Group Size : 18

What you need to get on

Students should have a minimum of GCSE in: English Language at grade B Mathematics at grade B Science and Additional Science at grades BB or Physics at grade B Two other full GCSEs at grades C or better.

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

  • Joseph Chamberlain Main Site

    Joseph Chamberlain College 1 Belgrave Road, Birmingham, B12 9FF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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