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Cambridge IGCSE Physics

Physics for Cambridge IGCSE (syllabus 0625) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
0625
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Physics
Spec code
0625
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 9 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Where was this verified?
2026-08-27, official Cambridge specification
Free practice questions?
Yes — 32 self-check questions

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)

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. — Cambridge, official 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

Assessment components for Cambridge Physics 0625
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Multiple Choice (Core) (Core) 0h 45m 40 30% Multiple choice
Paper 3: Theory (Core) (Core) 1h 15m 80 50% Written exam
Paper 2: Multiple Choice (Extended) (Extended) 0h 45m 40 30% Multiple choice
Paper 4: Theory (Extended) (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, hence alternativeGroup. 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.

Assessment FAQs

How is Cambridge Physics (0625) assessed?

Cambridge Physics (0625) is assessed through: 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; 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; Paper 5 (Practical Test) — 1h 15m, 40 marks, 20% of the qualification; 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.

The subject

Physics teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

All Physics at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 6 topics below are the official subject content of Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625), for the For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 examination series, reproduced from the Cambridge syllabus document.

A topic listed here is part of the syllabus. It does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it — topics with resources are marked. Marlbridge currently has resources for 3 of 6 topics.

  1. 1 Motion, forces and energy

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Physical quantities and measurement techniques · Motion · Mass and weight · Density · Forces · Momentum · Energy, work and power · Pressure

  2. 2 Thermal physics

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Kinetic particle model of matter · Thermal properties and temperature · Transfer of thermal energy

  3. 3 Waves

    3 Marlbridge resources

  4. 4 Electricity and magnetism

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  5. 5 Nuclear physics

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

  6. 6 Space physics

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

Source: Cambridge International -- official IGCSE Physics (0625) syllabus PDF, Version 2, published December 2025 — For examination in 2026, 2027 and 2028 series. Verified 2026-08-24. This syllabus is tiered -- see the qualification summary above for the exact tier structure. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

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