Futures in Physics
Part of the National Levelling Up: Physics suite of programmes.
Eligibility
In addition to the standard eligibility criteria, you must also be studying the following subjects (or their equivalents) to be considered for the Physics programme:
- A-Level Physics
- A-Level Mathematics
How does the Physics Programme work?
As part of the Physics programme, you will be allocated:
- A tutorial group (approx. 7 – 10 participants per group)
- A Physics programme tutor-mentor
The Physics programme takes place during the school term-time from March of Year 12 through to May of Year 13, with a different A-level Physics topic discussed in each three-week cycle as shown below:
Three-Week Programme Cycle
Participants attend a one-hour online tutorial with a tutor-mentor and up to 10 other participants.
Questions relating to the topic and the self-study pack from the previous cycle will be addressed and discussions facilitated between the participants and the tutor-mentor.
Participants attend a one-hour online mentoring session with their tutor-mentor.
Participants will have opportunities to discuss a range of topic, such as University life, UCAS applications, and more.
Participants receive an online introductory study pack including independent study resources for a certain A-level Physics topic.
Students complete structures self-study questions and submit responses to tutor-mentors for review.
Apply to Futures in STEM!
Applications for the Futures in STEM 2026 programme are now closed.