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Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Physics (YPH11). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
YPH11
Board
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification
A Level
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Topics and resources

45 free resources, 6 of 6 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Physics (YPH11), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics (YPH11) only.

  • Learn with study guides
  • Revise with revision notes
  • Practise with practice questions
  1. Topic 1 6 resources

    Mechanics and Materials

    Covers Mechanics, Materials

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  2. Topic 2 6 resources

    Waves and Electricity

    Covers Waves and Particle Nature of Light, Electric Circuits

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  3. Topic 3 6 resources

    Practical Skills in Physics I

    Covers Planning, Implementation and measurements, Processing Results

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  4. Topic 4 9 resources

    Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles

    Covers Further Mechanics, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Nuclear and Particle Physics

    Study guides 3

    Revision notes 3

    Practice questions 3

  5. Topic 5 12 resources

    Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology

    Covers Thermodynamics, Nuclear Decay, Oscillations, Astrophysics and Cosmology

    Study guides 4

    Revision notes 4

    Practice questions 4

  6. Topic 6 6 resources

    Practical Skills in Physics II

    Covers Planning, Implementation and Measurements, Analysis

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

Source: Pearson Edexcel – official International Advanced Level Physics specification PDF — Issue 3. Verified 2026-09-17. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. 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
Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics
Spec code
YPH11
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Iftikhar Azeemi · Hassan
Are resources available?
Yes — 45 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
Pearson Edexcel specification
Topic checklist
Printable YPH11 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official Pearson Edexcel specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level in Physics (YPH11)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

The Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level in Physics develop knowledge and understanding of mechanics, materials, waves, electricity, fields, thermodynamics, radiation, particles, oscillations and cosmology, alongside practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills.

The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.

Modular qualification: the International Advanced Subsidiary (IAS, code XPH11) is claimed on completion of Units 1-3; the full International Advanced Level (IAL, code YPH11) requires all six units (1-6). Units 1, 2, 4 and 5 are content units; Units 3 and 6 are practical-skills-only externally examined papers. First teaching September 2018, first examination January 2019, current specification Issue 3 (July 2021).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Modular qualification

Assessment components for Pearson Edexcel Physics YPH11
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
WPH11/01: Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials 1h 30m 80 20% Unit
WPH12/01: Unit 2: Waves and Electricity 1h 30m 80 20% Unit
WPH13/01: Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics I 1h 20m 50 10% Unit
WPH14/01: Unit 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles 1h 45m 90 20% Unit
WPH15/01: Unit 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology 1h 45m 90 20% Unit
WPH16/01: Unit 6: Practical Skills in Physics II 1h 20m 50 10% Unit

Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 3, July 2021): the standard Edexcel IAL modular structure – three IAS units (1-3) plus three IA2 units (4-6), each externally assessed. Units 1, 2, 4 and 5 (the four main content units) are each 20% of the full IAL; Units 3 and 6 (Practical Skills in Physics I and II) are each 10%, both written examinations rather than hands-on practical tests – Pearson's IAL sciences assess practical competence through a dedicated written paper, not a lab-based endorsement. Unit 1 and 2 each 1h30/80marks; Unit 3 and 6 each 1h20/50marks; Unit 4 and 5 each 1h45/90marks. First teaching September 2018, first examination January 2019. The spec states a minimum of 40% of marks across the papers overall will target mathematics at Level 2 or above – the highest of the three IAL sciences (Chemistry states 20% and Biology 10%), reflecting Physics's heavier quantitative content.

Questions about this course

How is Pearson Edexcel Physics (YPH11) assessed?

Pearson Edexcel Physics (YPH11) is assessed through: WPH11/01 (Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; WPH12/01 (Unit 2: Waves and Electricity) — 1h 30m, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; WPH13/01 (Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics I) — 1h 20m, 50 marks, 10% of the qualification; WPH14/01 (Unit 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles) — 1h 45m, 90 marks, 20% of the qualification; WPH15/01 (Unit 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology) — 1h 45m, 90 marks, 20% of the qualification; WPH16/01 (Unit 6: Practical Skills in Physics II) — 1h 20m, 50 marks, 10% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics (YPH11) cover?

6 topics in the current syllabus: Mechanics and Materials; Waves and Electricity; Practical Skills in Physics I; Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles; Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology; Practical Skills in Physics II. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics (YPH11)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics (YPH11) 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 Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics (YPH11) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 45 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

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

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