Physics A Level

Applications Open: 7th November 2025 at 9am

Applications Close: 30th January 2026 4pm

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSE's Grade 4 and above, including Maths and/or English plus additional subject specific entry requirements.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Physics is a critical subject for the advancement of our world. All of the technological advancements in the 20th and 21st centuries have built upon our improved understanding of the universe, from the very largest structures, like galaxies, to the smallest structures, like quarks and leptons. Physicists aim to try to understand and to explain how and why things happen. They love to theorise, prove and disprove using both mathematics and by experimentation.

This course covers a wide range of concepts, key to excellent understanding of physics, including particles of radiation, waives, mechanics, nuclear physics, electricity, astrophysics and medical physics. The course content is assessed as follows:

• Paper 1 – 2 hours – topics 1-5 and 6.1
• Paper 2 – 2 hours – topics 6.2, 7-8
• Paper 3 – 2 hours – practical skills and 1 optional unit

Throughout the course there is an emphasis on practical work and we complete a range of the core investigations as well and award the separate CPAC qualification alongside a final A level grade.

We aim to provide extracurricular opportunities to visit industries in the nuclear and particle physics sectors, to learn about the most advanced facilities on the planet and to see physics in action.

Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or a Grade 6-9 in GCSE Physics. Grade 5-9 in GCSE Mathematics

Physics leads to a wide range of careers: engineering, astrophysics, research, meteorology, energy management, surgery, radiotherapy and many more! Physics is also recognised as an A Level which demonstrates considerable reasoning, problem solving and critical thinking. This can help you get into degree courses such as law, finance, architecture or computer software design. Every employer or university will be impressed if you have an A Level in this subject.