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A Level Physics

St Ivo Academy

St Ivo Academy, High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire , PE27 6RR

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

St.Ivo Academy with Sixth Form

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Block C

Course Summary

Are you inquisitive and do you enjoy solving problems using mathematics? Then physics is a possibility for you.

Course Details

A-level Physics is a course that aims to explain why everything works; from a Ferris wheel at a fairground to the quantum theory surrounding the gold leaf electroscope.

The course comprises a series of modules that build upon work studied at GCSE. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of those topics and develop high-level problem-solving skills. There is a practical element of the course which requires the completion of 12 experiments that are recorded and analysed in a lab book. Complementary subjects include chemistry, biology and geography. Mathematics is strongly recommended.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

100% Exam plus a practical endorsement

Entry requirements

See general entry requirements on our information page

Grade 6+ in GCSE mathematics

Grade 6+/6+ including physics in GCSE combined science or two grade 6+ including physics in triple science

Your next steps...

To have the widest possible choice in future, especially if you wish to study science at university, you should consider taking two science A-levels. Most university courses count mathematics, geography or psychology as a second science.

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