Physics A Level

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Applications Close – 31 March 2025. Late applications may still be accepted, please contact us for more information

Entry Requirements – Generally 5 GCSE's at 5-9 including English and Mathematics

How to Apply – Please apply via KentChoices and make sure to add a minimum of 3 courses to your application.

This recently developed physics course offers students an insight into the world of a modern physicist. The content in the new course has been updated to ensure that students are learning about the cutting edge of technology. Students are given the opportunity to develop their knowledge of topics including nuclear physics, wave action, electricity and mechanics.

This course is very highly regarded by employers and universities alike. The skills studnets gain in mathematical and analytical skill can be transferred to a wide range of applications. Students can go on from this course to study course such as Engineering, Astrophysics, Computer Science and many more.

AS Level Physics

Paper 1 Particles Waves Mechanics & Electricity

Paper 2 All Topics, Practical skills & Data analysis

A Level Physics

Paper 1 Particles Waves Mechanics & Electricity
Section A: 60 marks of questions
Section B: 25 Multiple choice questions

Paper 2 Thermal physics, Fields & Nuclear physics
Section A: 60 marks of questions
Section B: 25 multiple choice questions

Paper 3 Practical skills Data analysis & option
Section A: 45 marks - practical experiments and data analysis
Section B: 35 marks – chosen optional topic

Students should have a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Physics or Core and Additional Science and a 5 grade or higher in English and Mathematics. Students studying advanced level physics should ideally study maths at A level also.