Course information
Physics
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull) - Solihull
01212893556
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD
Course summary

Studying Physics gives students the opportunity to expand upon their understanding from GCSE science and is a common prerequisite for further study of engineering or sciences. This qualification is linear meaning that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course. Practical experiments are essential throughout the course and lead to a “Practical Endorsement” separate from the A level grade.

Entry requirements

GCSE Physics at grade 7 or GCSE Combined Science at grade 7 (with grade 6 in the Physics unit exams) is required. GCSE Maths at grade 6 is also required. Studying A-Level Mathematics is highly recommended.

How you'll be assessed

Practical skills Measurement and units Forces, motion and materials Electrons, waves and Quantum physics Newtonian world and astrophysics Particles and medical physics Paper 1 – Written exam “Modelling Physics” worth 37% of the final grade. Paper 2 – Written exam “Exploring Physics” worth 37% of the final grade. Paper 3 – Written exam “Unified Physics” worth 26% of the final grade. Practical Endorsement in Physics – Reported separately from the A level grade.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySolihull
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressChelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD