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Cambridge IGCSE Physics
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 0625
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) only.
- Learn with study guides
- Revise with revision notes
- Practise with practice questions
- Test yourself in 10 minutes Four topics across the syllabus, Core content
- Test yourself in 10 minutes Four topic areas, Extended content
- Self-check practice 98 questions with worked answers
- Printable topic checklist Tick off each topic as you revise
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- Topic 1
Motion, forces and energy
Covers Physical quantities and measurement techniques, Motion, Mass and weight, Density, Forces, Momentum, Energy, work and power, Pressure
- Topic 2
Thermal physics
Covers Kinetic particle model of matter, Thermal properties and temperature, Transfer of thermal energy
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 3
Waves
Covers General properties of waves, Light, Electromagnetic spectrum, Sound
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
- Topic 4
Electricity and magnetism
Covers Simple phenomena of magnetism, Electrical quantities, Electric circuits, Electrical safety, Electromagnetic effects
- Topic 5
Nuclear physics
Covers The nuclear model of the atom, Radioactivity
Study guides
Revision notes
- Topic 6
Space physics
Covers The Earth and the Solar System, Stars and the Universe
Study guides
Revision notes
Practice questions
Source: Cambridge International – official IGCSE Physics (0625) syllabus PDF, Version 2, published December 2025 — For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Verified 2026-09-27. Every subtopic the document lists is shown. This syllabus is tiered: see “About this course” below for the tier structure. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- Cambridge IGCSE Physics
- Spec code
- 0625
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Iftikhar Azeemi · Jawad Tariq · Hassan
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 22 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0625 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-27, official Cambridge specification
- Free practice questions?
- Yes — 98 self-check questions
- Free 10-minute diagnostic?
- Yes — Four topics across the syllabus, Core content · Four topic areas, Extended content
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-27.
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The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Cambridge IGCSE Physics helps learners understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments through Core and Extended tiers of study.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
Current syllabus confirmed directly from the official PDF as valid for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 series. Tiered (Core/Extended) via choice of Paper 1/3 (Core) or Paper 2/4 (Extended), plus a practical component via Paper 5 Practical Test or Paper 6 Alternative to Practical.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Component-based qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core) | 0h 45m | 40 | 30% | Multiple choice |
| Paper 3: Theory (Core) | 1h 15m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended) | 0h 45m | 40 | 30% | Multiple choice |
| Paper 4: Theory (Extended) | 1h 15m | 80 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 5: Practical Test | 1h 15m | 40 | 20% * | Practical |
| Paper 6: Alternative to Practical | 1h | 40 | 20% * | Alternative to practical |
* Candidates sit one of the components marked with an asterisk, not all of them.
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Same structural pattern as O Level/IGCSE Chemistry (independently re-confirmed from Physics' own source PDF, not copied): Paper 1/3 Core (45min MCQ 30% + 1h15 Theory 50%) and Paper 2/4 Extended (identical durations/marks/weightings, different tier), plus a practical component via Paper 5 Practical Test (1h15/40 marks/20%) OR Paper 6 Alternative to Practical (1h/40 marks/20%), both externally assessed – a candidate sits ONE of Paper 5/6, so only one counts towards the total. Core candidates eligible for grades C-G; Extended for A*-G. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Assessment overview, p.9-10). Examination-series window 2026-2028 (June and November series); no separate first-teaching date published by Cambridge.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Physics (0625) assessed?
Cambridge Physics (0625) is assessed through: Core candidates take: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice (Core)) — 0h 45m, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Theory (Core)) — 1h 15m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; one of Paper 5 (Practical Test) — 1h 15m, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification or Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical) — 1h, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification. Extended candidates take: Paper 2 (Multiple Choice (Extended)) — 0h 45m, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Theory (Extended)) — 1h 15m, 80 marks, 50% of the qualification; one of Paper 5 (Practical Test) — 1h 15m, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification or Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical) — 1h, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification. It is a component based qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) cover?
6 topics in the current syllabus: Motion, forces and energy; Thermal physics; Waves; Electricity and magnetism; Nuclear physics; Space physics. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 22 free resources for this course (practice questions, study guides, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Physics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Physics at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Physics Syllabus 9702
- Cambridge O Level Physics Syllabus 5054
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics Syllabus YPH11
- AQA GCSE Physics Syllabus 8463
- AQA A Level Physics Syllabus 7408
- OCR GCSE Physics Syllabus J249
- OCR A Level Physics Syllabus H556
- OxfordAQA A Level Physics Syllabus 9630
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Physics Syllabus DP Physics
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