If you are fascinated by the world you see around you and wonder how it all works then you should consider studying A-level physics. The course builds on principles introduced at GCSE level but many new, interesting and sometimes strange ideas will also be studied. If you enjoy the challenge of coming to terms with new concepts, then physics is a good choice. These ideas are often abstract, so you must be prepared to think hard, using both logic and intuition. The physics course will teach you to observe, question and (attempt to) explain the nature of the universe that you are a part of, and above all physics will teach you to think. You will need to have achieved a good grade in GCSE physics and have respectable mathematical ability (but you do not have to be studying, or be capable of, A-level mathematics).