A Level Physics (Block D)

Applications Open: - Friday 7 November 2025

Applications Close: - Sunday 15 February 2026

Entry Requirements: - Dependent on course

How to Apply: - Please visit our website to make your application using the Applicaa system https://www.welcometonsfg.org.uk/sixthform/

Student profile

You have a passion for physics and want to take your GCSE knowledge further. You want to know more about particles and explore how physics is used in the real world.

Why this course?

The A Level Physics course is designed to build on your GCSE work and explore new areas. Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know of. They probe, the furthest reaches of the earth to study the smallest pieces of matter. Join them to enter a world deep beneath the surface of normal human experience.

AS Level: 2 x 90 minutes exam, 80 marks each.

A Level: Paper 1 105 minutes, 90 marks. Paper 2 105 minutes, 90 marks. Paper 3 150 minutes, 120 marks

GENERIC A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSE'S 4-9, including English Language

SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE Combined Science grade 6-6 or GCSE Physics grade 6.

GCSE Maths grade 6 or above. GCSE English grade 5 or above.

Degree courses: Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, Business and many more.

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