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Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Physics (4PH1). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
4PH1
Board
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification
IGCSE
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Topics and resources

24 free resources, 8 of 8 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Physics (4PH1), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) only.

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  • Practise with practice questions
  1. Topic 1 3 resources

    Forces and motion

    Covers Units, Movement and position, Forces, movement, shape and momentum

    Study guides

    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  2. Topic 2 3 resources

    Electricity

    Covers Units, Mains electricity, Energy and voltage in circuits, Electric charge

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    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  3. Topic 3 3 resources

    Waves

    Covers Units, Properties of waves, The electromagnetic spectrum, Light and sound

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    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  4. Topic 4 3 resources

    Energy resources and energy transfers

    Covers Units, Energy transfers, Work and power, Energy resources and electricity generation

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    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  5. Topic 5 3 resources

    Solids, liquids and gases

    Covers Units, Density and pressure, Change of state, Ideal gas molecules

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    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  6. Topic 6 3 resources

    Magnetism and electromagnetism

    Covers Units, Magnetism, Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic induction

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    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  7. Topic 7 3 resources

    Radioactivity and particles

    Covers Units, Radioactivity, Fission and fusion

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    Revision notes

    Practice questions

  8. Topic 8 3 resources

    Astrophysics

    Covers Units, Motion in the universe, Stellar evolution, Cosmology

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    Revision notes

    Practice questions

Source: Pearson Edexcel – official International GCSE Physics specification PDF — Issue 4. Verified 2026-08-18. 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 IGCSE Physics
Spec code
4PH1
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Iftikhar Azeemi · Hassan
Are resources available?
Yes — 24 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
Pearson Edexcel specification
Topic checklist
Printable 4PH1 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official Pearson Edexcel specification
Free practice questions?
Yes — 81 self-check questions
Free 10-minute diagnostic?
Yes — Six topics across the 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 GCSE in Physics (4PH1)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Physics gives students the opportunity to experience physics within the context of their general education, building a foundation for progression to Advanced GCE, International AS and A Level physics or equivalent qualifications.

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

Untiered, linear qualification: two written papers taken in the same series (Paper 1, core content; Paper 2, all content including bold statements marked with a "P" reference that are Physics-only, not shared with the Science (Double Award) specification). Eight topics: Forces and motion; Electricity; Waves; Energy resources and energy transfers; Solids, liquids and gases; Magnetism and electromagnetism; Radioactivity and particles; Astrophysics. First teaching September 2017, first examination June 2019, current specification Issue 4 (September 2024).

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

Linear qualification

Assessment components for Pearson Edexcel Physics 4PH1
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
4PH1/1P: Physics Paper 1 2h 110 61.1% Written exam
4PH1/2P: Physics Paper 2 1h 15m 70 38.9% Written exam

Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF (Specification Issue 4, September 2024, "the established linear route"): two externally-assessed written papers, both untiered and available in the November and June series. Paper 1 (2h, 110 marks, 61.1%) assesses only core (non-bold, non-"P"-referenced) content; Paper 2 (1h15, 70 marks, 38.9%) assesses all content including bold "P"-referenced material. Calculators permitted in both. Eight topics: Forces and motion, Electricity, Waves, Energy resources and energy transfers, Solids/liquids/gases, Magnetism and electromagnetism, Radioactivity and particles, Astrophysics. Note: Pearson also now offers a separate MODULAR route to this same subject (codes 4WPH1/4WPH2, first assessed June 2025) alongside this established linear route; this record models the linear 4PH1 route only, matching this combination's syllabus record. According to a Pearson subject-advisor update of November 2025 (not the specification), support materials (equation sheets) are confirmed through the 2025-2027 series for both routes; Pearson's stated policy is to align International GCSE support with UK GCSE decisions for 2028 onward, which were not yet confirmed by Ofqual/DfE as of this verification date – no final examination year is therefore given.

Questions about this course

How is Pearson Edexcel Physics (4PH1) assessed?

Pearson Edexcel Physics (4PH1) is assessed through: 4PH1/1P (Physics Paper 1) — 2h, 110 marks, 61.1% of the qualification; 4PH1/2P (Physics Paper 2) — 1h 15m, 70 marks, 38.9% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) cover?

8 topics in the current syllabus: Forces and motion; Electricity; Waves; Energy resources and energy transfers; Solids, liquids and gases; Magnetism and electromagnetism; Radioactivity and particles; Astrophysics. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) 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 IGCSE Physics (4PH1) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 24 free resources for this course (practice questions, revision notes, study guides), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

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