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A Level Physics Exam
A Level Physics Exam
Book your A Level Physics exam as a private candidate with MME Exams. We’ll sort everything for you as an A Level Physics private candidate, booking you in at a local exam centre where you will take your exam. We can also arrange your required practicals should you need to do them. Taking your A Level Physics exam can open many doors, improve your job prospects, and get you access to your dream university course, including undergraduates in Physics, computing, engineering, and many more!
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Official A Level Physics qualification from AQA
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A Level Physics Exam Information
Entry Requirements
We recommend that you have a minimum of a grade 4/C in GCSE Physics and Mathematics before taking the A Level Physics exam.
Can I resit A Level Physics?
If you failed your A level Physics exam the first time around or want to improve your grade, you can take your A level Physics resit with our partner, Pass A Level.
Exam Day Setup
You will take your A Level Physics exam in person at an examination centre near you. The A Level physics exam will be in a paper-based format. For any learners who require the practical component, this will be taken at an earlier date to the exam. Once you book, the Pass A Level team will confirm everything with you so you are fully prepared for your exam and any practicals you wish to take.
Should I take an A Level Physics qualification?
Passing your A Level Physics qualification can open up many career pathways, include those related to medicine and engineering. Often, students take A Levels to move on to further education, hoping to reach a minimum number of UCAS points. Completing an A Level Physics exam is worth up to 56 UCAS points, depending on your grade. To complete the full qualification, you will need to have passed both the exam and practical components.
What is the process like to register for the A Level Physics Exam?
- Register for your A Level Physics exam above, or fill out the form below and one of the members of the exam team will be in touch. Aim to book your exam at least 6 months before the exams are due to take place (around December).
- After you have purchased your exam you will receive a confirmation invoice in your email. The exams processing team will gather some further information from you.
- You’ll then be booked in as an A level Physics private candidate at your local examination centre. If you’ve chosen to complete your practicals, the Pass A Level team will be in touch to arrange these for you at a time suitable. If you decide to not book your practical assessments with Pass A Level, you will need to complete the practical assessments somewhere else to complete your A Level qualification.
- The Pass A Level team will confirm all the full information with you well before your exam day, including the date, time, and location of your exams, so that you are ready and well prepared.
How can I revise a level Physics online?
We can provide some free A Level Physics online resources:
When can I take my A Level Physics exam?
A level Physics exams take place in the summer of each year, usually across May and June. Results day for A level exams is normally at the end of August, but this will be confirmed by the government at a later date.
What do I need to pass the qualification?
To gain your A Level Physics qualification with AQA, you will need to pass your exams, split across 3 exams, and the practical endorsement, which needs to be taken before the exams. You will need to source a centre and book your practicals directly with them if you do not book the practical assessment with Pass A Level.
Exam Boards
The A level Physics private candidate qualification you will obtain is awarded by AQA.
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Official Qualification
The A Level Physics qualification booked through us with Pass A Level is the same as what is offered in schools and colleges, and recognised across the UK.
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There are never any hidden fees when booking exams with Pass A Level. The only price you pay can be found at the top of the page.
Excellent Service
Pass A Level provide an excellent service throughout the whole examination process, from getting you booked in to your exam and practicals, to supporting you all the way until your exam is finished.
Friendly Support
Our team are always on hand to support you. You’ll be booked in for your exam as an A Level Physics private candidate by Pass A Level who will also arrange everything else for you.
Low Cost Exams
Pass A Level’s A level Physics exams are competitively priced, with some of the cheapest prices around.
Requirements
We recommend you have at least a grade 4 or C in your GCSE Physics and Maths before purchasing your A level Physics exam. If you require these qualifications too, we offer exams for these subjects too!
A Level Physics Exam Information - AQA (7408)
The AQA A Level Physics qualification builds on the foundations of GCSE Physics and Combined Science. It is recommended that you have achieved at least a grade 4 or C at GCSE, particularly with a strong grasp of mathematics, to support your progression at A Level. This is not a formal entry requirement, and the AQA A Level Physics exam is open to all learners, including private candidates and those returning to education.
Paper 1
Topics
Measurements and their errors, particles and radiation, waves, mechanics and materials, electricity, periodic motion
Format
60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content
Paper 2
Topics
Thermal physics, fields and their consequences, nuclear physics
Format
60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content
Paper 3
Topics
Compulsory section: practical skills and data analysis
Optional topic: astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics or electronics
Format
45 marks on practical experiments and data analysis, 35 marks on an optional topic
A Level Physics Exam Information - Edexcel (9PH0)
The Edexcel A Level Physics qualification builds on the knowledge and skills developed at GCSE Physics or Combined Science. It is recommended that you have achieved at least a grade 4 or C at GCSE, with a secure understanding of core mathematical skills, to prepare for the demands of the course. This is not a formal entry requirement, and the Edexcel A Level Physics exam is open to all learners, including private candidates and adult returners.
Paper 1
Topics
Working as a Physicist, mechanics, electric circuits, further mechanics, electric and magnetic fields, nuclear and particle physics
Format
The paper may include multiple-choice, short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions.
Paper 2
Topics
Working as a Physicist, materials, waves and particle nature of light, thermodynamics, space, nuclear radiation, gravitational fields, oscillations
Format
The paper may include multiple-choice, short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions.
Paper 3
Topics
Questions in this paper may draw on any of the topics in this specification
Format
The paper may include short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions.
A Level Physics Exam Information - OCR A (H556)
The OCR A Level Physics qualification builds on the foundations of GCSE Physics and Combined Science. It is recommended that you have achieved at least a grade 4 or C at GCSE, with a strong understanding of key mathematical concepts, to support success at A Level. This is not a formal entry requirement, and the OCR A Level Physics exam is open to all learners, including private candidates and those returning to education.
Paper 1
Topics
Development of practical skills in physics, foundations of physics, forces and motion, Newtonian world and astrophysics.
Format
This paper contains multiple choice questions, short answer style questions, and extended response questions.
Paper 2
Topics
Development of practical skills in physics, foundations of physics, electrons, waves and photons, particles and medical physics.
Format
This paper contains multiple choice questions, short answer style questions, and extended response questions.
Paper 3
Topics
Any content from paper 1 + paper 2
Format
This paper contains short answer style questions, and extended response questions.
| Date | Time | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 - AQA Paper 1 - AQA | 20 May 2026 | Afternoon | 2h |
| Paper 2 - AQA Paper 2 - AQA | 01 June 2026 | Morning | 2h |
| Paper 3 - AQA Paper 3 - AQA | 08 June 2026 | Morning | 2h |
| Paper 1 - Edexcel Paper 1 - Edexcel | 20 May 2026 | Afternoon | 1h 45m |
| Paper 2 - Edexcel Paper 2 - Edexcel | 01 June 2026 | Morning | 1h 45m |
| Paper 3 - Edexcel Paper 3 - Edexcel | 08 June 2026 | Morning | 2h 30m |
| Paper 1 - OCR Paper 1 - OCR | 20 May 2026 | Afternoon | 2h 15m |
| Paper 2 - OCR Paper 2 - OCR | 01 June 2026 | Morning | 2h 15m |
| Paper 3 - OCR Paper 3 - OCR | 08 June 2026 | Morning | 1h 30m |
| Results Day Results Day | 13 August 2026 | All Day | - |
A Level Physics FAQs
What is required to pass my A level Physics qualification?
Your A Level Physics qualification is made up of 3 different papers, alongside 12 practical assessments, all of which you need to pass to gain your A Level qualification. You need to complete each practical assessment before the exams and in the same academic year. You can book your practical assessments through our partner Pass A Level as well as the exam.
Are there any requirements for the A level Physics qualification?
We recommend that you first obtain minimum grades of 4/C in GCSE Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Is this the same A level Physics qualification that I would get in school or college?
The Pass A Level Physics exam and those sat by schools and colleges are the same. Upon successful completion of your exam, you will receive the same qualification as you would have if you had sat your A Level Physics exam at a school or college.
Where will I take my A Level Physics exam?
Pass A Level will book your A Level Physics exam at an examination centre near to you. You will be expected to complete the exam in person and under exam conditions.
When can I take my A Level Physics exams?
A Level exams take place in the summer of each year, typically throughout May and June. The next available exams are in the summer of 2025, with exact dates to be confirmed.
Would it be worth it for me to resit A Level Physics?
Completing an A level physics resit is usually worth it if you require the A Level or a higher grade than what you previously achieved. Universities typically require you to have minimum grades in certain subjects before they offer you a place on an undergraduate course, so taking an A Level Physics resit to boost your grade could be necessary for you to be offered a place at your chosen University.
Can I take A level Physics online?
There are many ways to study A Level Physics online, however, all exams are conducted in person at examination centres. Similarly, the practical assessment must be done in person and you can book these through Pass A Level alongside your exam.
How can I revise for my A level Physics exam?
To revise for your A Level Physics online, you can access free A Level Physics revision resources through MME Revise. Here you can find detailed revision notes and past papers which you can work through to revise for your A Level Physics exam.
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