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Qualification
Accredited
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Specification
A LEVEL
PHYSICS A
OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Physics A
H556
For first assessment in 2017
Version 2.8 (June 2025) ocr.org.uk/alevelphysicsa
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Contents
Introducing…A Level Physics A (from September 2015) ii
Teaching and learning resources iii
Professional development iv
1 Why choose an OCR A Level in Physics A? 1
1a. Why choose an OCR qualification? 1
1b. Why choose an OCR A Level in Physics A? 2
1c. What are the key features of this specification? 3
1d. How do I find out more information? 4
2 The specification overview 5
2a. Overview of A Level in Physics A (H556) 5
2b. Content of A Level in Physics A (H556) 6
2c. Content of modules 1 to 6 8
2d. Prior knowledge, learning and progression 51
3 Assessment of OCR A Level in Physics A 52
3a. Forms of assessment 52
3b. Assessment objectives (AO) 53
3c. Total qualification time 53
3d. Qualification availability outside of England 54
3e. Language 54
3f. Assessment availability 54
3g. Retaking the qualification 54
3h. Assessment of extended responses 54
3i. Synoptic assessment 55
3j. Calculating qualification results 55
4 Admin: what you need to know 56
4a. Pre-assessment 56
4b. Accessibility and special consideration 58
4c. External assessment arrangements 58
4d. Admin of non-exam assessment 59
4e. Results and certificates 59
4f. Post-results services 60
4g. Malpractice 60
5 Appendices 61
5a. Overlap with other qualifications 61
5b. Avoidance of bias 61
5c. Physics A data sheet 62
5d. How Science Works (HSW) 69
5e. Mathematical requirements 70
5f. Health and Safety 78
5g. Practical Endorsement 79
5h. Revision of the requirements for practical work 86
Summary of updates 87
Version 2.8 © OCR 2025
OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Physics A i
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