GCE A Level Physics

Entry Requirements

The qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and process skills that you will have developed in GCSE Science. Students must have achieved at least a GCSE Grade 6 in Physics or 66 in Combined Science GCSE. It will be necessary to have at least a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics as mathematical skills are important in Physics. Communication is also important in Physics so you will need to be able to communicate effectively, to research and critically think about problems. Each course has a general and a subject specific requirement. The general requirement will depend on the programme you are studying. Please see the general requirement for each programme below. Programme 4; Four A Levels: 7 GCSEs Grades at 9-5 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 3; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and EPQ: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 with a minimum of five or more Grade 5s including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 2; Three A Levels/Vocational courses: 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including English and Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria) Programme 1; Three A Levels/Vocational courses and Maths GCSE (retake): 5 GCSEs Grades at 9-4 including a Grade 5 in English and a Grade 3 in Maths (plus subject specific entry criteria)