Physics A Level

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Course aims

A level physics is a course that is suitable for students interested in physics and maths and allows clear progression from GCSE onto higher education and employment. This A level takes a content led approach covering the key concepts of physics. As learners progress through the course they will build on their knowledge of the laws of physics, applying their understanding to areas from subatomic particles to the entire universe. The learners will also be taught a range of practical skills through required practicals.

Course content

Content is split into six teaching modules:

• Module 1 - Development of practical skills in physics
• Module 2 - Foundations of physics
• Module 3 - forces and motion
• Module 4 - Electrons, waves and photons
• Module 5 - Newtonian world and astrophysics
• Module 6 - Particles and medical physics

Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.Component 02 1, 2, 3 and 5. Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6).

Assessment

Modelling physics (01) - 100 marks - 2 hours 15 minutes Written paper 37% of total A level

Exploring physics (02) - 100 marks - 2 hours 15 minutes Written paper 37% of total A level

Unified physics (01) - 100 marks - 2 hours 15 minutes Written paper 26% of total A level

Practical Endorsement In physics (04) - (Non exam assessment) Reported separately

Additional course entry requirement

Grade 6 in Physics or grade 66 in combined science, a grade 6 in mathematics and a grade 5 in English.

Progression and career opportunities

A level physics will allow students to continue in higher education in fields such as medicine, engineering, astronomy and many other areas requiring a scientific background. Also into employment.