Physics A level

The course offers opportunities for students to take part in activities that take place at the National Space Centre and collaborative work with local universities, (DMU and University of Leicester)

Course Duration

Physics A level is a two year course

Standard Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9 – 5 required
• Grade B/6 or above in Maths
• Grade C/5 and above in English Language
• Grade BBC/665 in all three Single Sciences with a B/6 in Physics or
• Grades BB/66 in Synergy or Trilogy combined Science

Assessment of Course:

A two week induction will take place at the start of the course with an access assessment taken by all students enrolled onto the course. Throughout the year students will be assessed regularly where they will be expected to show sufficient progress.

Course Overview

• 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 and 5. 

Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. 

Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6).

Assessment

Modelling physics (01) 2 hours 15 mins 37% of total 

Exploring physics (02) 2 hours 15 mins 37 % of total 

Unified physics (03) 1 hour 30 mins 26% of total 

Practical endorsement in physics (04) (non-exam component)

Career Progression

The course provides a sound basis for further study and opens up a wide range of career opportunities including Engineering, Geophysics, Medical Physics, Meteorology, Electronics, Optometry, Scientific Journalism and Teaching.

Further Information

The course offers opportunities for students to take part in activities that take place at the National Space Centre and collaborative work with local universities, (DMU and University of Leicester)