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Physics

at Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College, Bedford · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

What is the course about? This course takes two approaches to the teaching of Physics. It covers the basic principles, the content, and then applies it to real uses of Physics. For example, the electricity content may be applied to satellite technology and material science is applied to the sweet industry. This course employs the use of practical investigations and the analysis of data. How the the course is assessed? This course is linear and will be assessed through three exam papers at the end of the second year. Paper one covers the theory and application from the first half of year 12 and year 13. Paper two covers the theory and application from the second half of year 12 and year 13. Paper three is a synoptic paper, covering theory and application from all areas, often linking them. It will also assess the practical skills and techniques developed throughout the course. This course also provides a Practical Competency award which is pass / fail. Pupils will have to demonstrate a series of skills across at least 12 pre-determined practicals throughout the course. Although the outcome pf these practicals only affects the the Practical Competency award, the practicals themselves will be addressed in paper three.

What you need to get on

Entry Criteria GCSE Average Points Score (English and maths + best 6) of 5 English GCSE Grade 5 Maths GCSE Grade 6 GCSE Grade 5-5 in Combined Science or 5 in separate science (Physics)

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

  • Kimberley 16 - 19 Stem College

    Green Lane Stewartby, Bedford, MK43 9LY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bedford

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