A Level Physics goes into much more depth and breadth than GCSE. It covers from quantum physics and the tiny world of quarks up to the incredibly massive Universe itself. Motion, forces, energy, matter and materials are all studied and their application to many different areas are explored.
The entry requirements for students taking 3 or 4 A levels are seven GCSE's at Grade 4-9, or equivalent, including English and Maths. While a Grade 6 at GCSE is preferable for studying a subject at A Level, we will consider students who achieve a Grade 5 in the subject, depending on circumstances. 4 = English 6 = Mathematics Grade 6 in GCSE Physics, 2 Grade 6s in GCSE Science will also be considered. Grade 7 in any GCSE Science is an advantage.
The A Level Physics course will be assessed via three exams at the end of Year 13: Paper 1 - Modelling Physics (Modules 1, 2, 3, 5) Written Exam (2 hours 15 minutes) Multiple choice and short answer questions. Paper 2 - Exploring Physics (Modules 1, 2, 4, 6) Written Exam (2 hours 15 minutes) Multiple choice and short answer questions. Paper 3 - Unified Physics (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Written Exam (1 hour 30 minutes) Short and long answer questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB |
A Level Physics goes into much more depth and breadth than GCSE. It covers from quantum physics and the tiny world of quarks up to the incredibly massive Universe itself. Motion, forces, energy, matter and materials are all studied and their application to many different areas are explored.
The entry requirements for students taking 3 or 4 A levels are seven GCSE's at Grade 4-9, or equivalent, including English and Maths. While a Grade 6 at GCSE is preferable for studying a subject at A Level, we will consider students who achieve a Grade 5 in the subject, depending on circumstances. 4 = English 6 = Mathematics Grade 6 in GCSE Physics, 2 Grade 6s in GCSE Science will also be considered. Grade 7 in any GCSE Science is an advantage.
The A Level Physics course will be assessed via three exams at the end of Year 13: Paper 1 - Modelling Physics (Modules 1, 2, 3, 5) Written Exam (2 hours 15 minutes) Multiple choice and short answer questions. Paper 2 - Exploring Physics (Modules 1, 2, 4, 6) Written Exam (2 hours 15 minutes) Multiple choice and short answer questions. Paper 3 - Unified Physics (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Written Exam (1 hour 30 minutes) Short and long answer questions.