Physics
at Upton-By-Chester High School, Chester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Studying Physics at A level will allow students to explore how the world (and indeed Universe!) around them really works. Full of challenge and opportunities, the course builds on many of the ideas taught at GCSE but also introduces a range of new and exciting concepts, such as particle physics and quantum phenomena. Practical work features heavily in lessons and by studying this course, students will also develop their investigative and problem solving skills - assets actively sought by universities and future employers. Physics really could be your passport to the future!
What you need to get on
5 9-4 including GCSE ‘6’ in Physics/Combined Science 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
Upton-by-Chester High School
ST. JAMES AVENUE UPTON, CHESTER, CH2 1NN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHESTER
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