Course information
A Level Physics
Northfleet School for Girls - Kent
01474831020
Hall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ
Course summary

Why this course? The A Level Physics course is designed to build on your GCSE work and explore new areas. Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know of. They probe, the furthest reaches of the earth to study the smallest pieces of matter. Join them to enter a world deep beneath the surface of normal human experience. Student profile You have a passion for physics and want to take your GCSE knowledge further. You want to know more about particles and explore how physics is used in the real world. Progression Degree courses: Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Economics, Business and many more. Careers: Geophysicist/Field Seismologist, Healthcare Scientist, Medical Physics, Radiation Protection Practitioner, Research Scientist, Scientific Laboratory Technician, Secondary School Teacher, Meteorologist, Structural Engineer, Acoustic Engineer, Product/Process Development Scientist, Systems Developer, Technical Author.

Entry requirements

GENERIC A LEVEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSE'S 4-9, including English Language SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE Combined Science grade 6-6 or GCSE Physics grade 6. GCSE Maths grade 6 or above. GCSE English grade 5 or above.

How you'll be assessed

AS Level: 2 x 90 minutes exam, 80 marks each. A Level: Paper 1 105 minutes, 90 marks. Paper 2 105 minutes, 90 marks. Paper 3 150 minutes, 120 marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressHall Road, Northfleet, Gravesend, DA11 8AQ