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Practicals Physics New Spec Edexcel PLEASE HELP

Hi, I come from Belgium so I don't know everything about A Levels..

I'm taking Physics A level to match the entry requierement for uni as an external candidate (I already have already finished my secondary in Belgium)

So my question is: Do units 3 and 6 of Physics are courseworks OR practical exams OR both?

And what is the difference between both?

Because I am looking for a centre to sit the units as an external candidate but most don't offer practical exams.. I have found some that offer courseworks though.. So is a coursework enough for those units?
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skiliya3
Hi, I come from Belgium so I don't know everything about A Levels..

I'm taking Physics A level to match the entry requierement for uni as an external candidate (I already have already finished my secondary in Belgium)

So my question is: Do units 3 and 6 of Physics are courseworks OR practical exams OR both?

And what is the difference between both?

Because I am looking for a centre to sit the units as an external candidate but most don't offer practical exams.. I have found some that offer courseworks though.. So is a coursework enough for those units?


You should read the specification
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/physics/Pages/default.aspx
units 3 and 6 of Physics are practical exams
An international student can take the exam only alternative. I think you can only do this if you take the exams outside of UK.
http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCE%20New%20GCE/International-spec-Physics.pdf
The British Council helps international students take A level exams where they live:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-exams-take-an-exam.htm

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