Physics (A Level) – Level 3

In the first year you will study:

• Measurements and their error
• Particles and Radiation
• Quantum Phenomena
• Electricity
• Waves and Optics
• Mechanics
• Materials

In the second year you will study:

• Circular and Harmonic Motion
• Thermal Physics
• Gravitational Fields
• Electrical Fields and Capacitance
• Magnetic Fields and Induction
• Nuclear Physics and Radiation

Option Module: turning points, including:

• Wave-Particle Duality
• The discovery of the Electron
• Special Relativity

This is a 2 year course studied September – June.

Five GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above, including GCSE English language and mathematics at grade 5, GCSE science (combined) at grade 6 or GCSE physics (separate) at grade 6. We recommend you also study A Level mathematics or two other sciences at A Level (biology, chemistry, geology or environmental science) alongside this course.

As well as the entry requirements above you will also need to meet the specific requirements for the A Level courses you choose.

You are assessed informally throughout the year in end of unit assessments.

Externally, you will sit AS Level exams at the end of Year 1, and then the A Level exams at the end of Year 2.

AS Level Exams: 2 written papers.One that focuses on the taught content, and the other on your practical, analysis and problem solving skills.

A Level Exams: 3 written papers. One that primarily focuses on the Year 1 content as describe above, one that focuses on the Year 2 content as described above, and the third focuses on the practical, analysis, and problem solving skills, as well as the option module content.

The top degree courses taken by students who have an A Level Physics are Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, and Business.

Career Opportunities

Studying A Level Physics offers an infinite number of amazing career opportunities including:

• Geophysicist/field seismologist
• Healthcare scientist or medical physics
• Higher education lecturer
• Radiation protection practitioner
• Research scientist (physical sciences)
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Secondary school teacher
• Meteorologist
• Structural engineer
• Acoustic engineer
• Product/process development scientist
• Systems developer
• Technical author

Our MC Click scheme provides full time students (ages 16-19) on a Level 1, 2 or 3 study programmes with a free loan laptop to assist with their studies. Laptops can be collected at enrolment. Click here for more information about MC Click.

Tuition fees are free if you are a UK or home-fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course.

Additional financial support may also be available for full-time students – click here to find out more.

Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of this page which will take you to an application form to apply for A Levels. You only need to apply once for A Level programmes. After receiving your application form you will be invited to attend an informal interview where you will have a chance to discuss which specific A Level subjects you would like to enrol on. Click here to download the full time application form.

If you have any queries with regards to your application or you would like further information and support, please contact our Admissions Team on 01642 333601, or if you have any enquiries about courses, please contact Course Information on 01642 333333 or e-mail CourseInformation@mbro.ac.uk

Although not part of our full-time A Level study programme, students can work with our dedicated Work Experience Co-ordinator to secure a suitable placement, be that a one-off experience, or a more long-term placement.