Physics
Course summary
From the laws of nature to the practical skills applied by Engineers, Scientists and others around the world everyday, A Level Physics is the most demanding and in demand of the sciences. CAREER PATHWAYS: Queensmead physicists have gone on to study all types of engineering, from civil to aeronautical, at the best universities in the country. Past students have also used their Physics A Level to help them apply for less obvious subjects, such as Math's and Computing, at Oxbridge and other elite destinations.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 7-7 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 7 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 7 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 7 in Physics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Students must achieve 4 GCSE grades 9-6 and 7 GCSE grades 9-4 (Maths and English grade 5) Students must achieve GCSE grade 7 in Physics (Triple Science) or grade 77 in Combined Science. It is recommended that you also study Maths.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Periodic motion. Written examination, 34% of the qualification Paper 2: Thermal Physics. Written examination, 34% of the qualification Paper 3: Practical skills & Engineering Physics. Written examination, 32% of the qualification
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