This course will provide a sound knowledge of the principles of physics and advanced scientific method, desirable for life in a scientific and technological society. As well as being an essential qualification for entry to many Higher Education courses, it is also particularly relevant if you are considering a career involving Engineering, Communications and Media, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Computing, Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nursing, Forestry, Meteorology and V.S.O. (Voluntary Service Overseas). Physics is concerned with understanding how and why the world around us behaves as it does, and the course is taught with this in mind. Emphasis is placed on active questioning, subsequent debate, experimental work and investigation, and the ability to reason problems in a logical way.
- Higher grades in the A-level sciences correlate strongly with high GCSE grades. A GCSE grade of 6 or higher will put you in a strong position at A-level studies. As you study a combined course at GCSE, we would be happy to advise you if you have a particular strength in one of the sciences which is not reflected in your overall GCSE grade. We are happy to consider grade 5 GCSE grades for A-level study, but this will require a commitment to attendance at additional clinics to support your studies – success at A-level is certainly possible but you need to recognise that there will be gaps to fill. Studying A-Level Maths alongside Physics is recommended but not required. - 5 GCSEs based on an average grade 4 or above. Enrolment will be based on achieving a grade 4 GCSE in the relevant subjects and usually a grade 4 in Maths and English Language.
The A-level is assessed by three examinations at the end of Year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashcombe Road, Dorking, RH4 1LY |
This course will provide a sound knowledge of the principles of physics and advanced scientific method, desirable for life in a scientific and technological society. As well as being an essential qualification for entry to many Higher Education courses, it is also particularly relevant if you are considering a career involving Engineering, Communications and Media, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Computing, Physiotherapy, Medicine, Nursing, Forestry, Meteorology and V.S.O. (Voluntary Service Overseas). Physics is concerned with understanding how and why the world around us behaves as it does, and the course is taught with this in mind. Emphasis is placed on active questioning, subsequent debate, experimental work and investigation, and the ability to reason problems in a logical way.
- Higher grades in the A-level sciences correlate strongly with high GCSE grades. A GCSE grade of 6 or higher will put you in a strong position at A-level studies. As you study a combined course at GCSE, we would be happy to advise you if you have a particular strength in one of the sciences which is not reflected in your overall GCSE grade. We are happy to consider grade 5 GCSE grades for A-level study, but this will require a commitment to attendance at additional clinics to support your studies – success at A-level is certainly possible but you need to recognise that there will be gaps to fill. Studying A-Level Maths alongside Physics is recommended but not required. - 5 GCSEs based on an average grade 4 or above. Enrolment will be based on achieving a grade 4 GCSE in the relevant subjects and usually a grade 4 in Maths and English Language.
The A-level is assessed by three examinations at the end of Year 13.