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Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics

Physics for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (syllabus 4PH1) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
4PH1
Board
Pearson Edexcel
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Physics
Spec code
4PH1
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 24 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
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 GCSE in Physics (4PH1)

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. — Pearson Edexcel, official 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. Per Pearson's November 2025 subject-advisor update, 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 finalAssessment year is therefore recorded, to avoid fabricating an unconfirmed cutoff.

Assessment FAQs

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.

The subject

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

All Physics at Marlbridge

Syllabus topics

The 8 topics below are the official subject content of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Physics (4PH1), for the Issue 4 examination series, reproduced from the Pearson Edexcel 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 8 of 8 topics.

  1. 1 Forces and motion

    3 Marlbridge resources

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

  2. 2 Electricity

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units · Mains electricity · Energy and voltage in circuits · Electric charge

  3. 3 Waves

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units · Properties of waves · The electromagnetic spectrum · Light and sound

  4. 4 Energy resources and energy transfers

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units · Energy transfers · Work and power · Energy resources and electricity generation

  5. 5 Solids, liquids and gases

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units · Density and pressure · Change of state · Ideal gas molecules

  6. 6 Magnetism and electromagnetism

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units · Magnetism · Electromagnetism · Electromagnetic induction

  7. 7 Radioactivity and particles

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units · Radioactivity · Fission and fusion

  8. 8 Astrophysics

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Units · Motion in the universe · Stellar evolution · Cosmology

Source: Pearson Edexcel -- official International GCSE Physics specification PDF — Issue 4 series. Verified 2026-08-18. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

Physics at other qualifications

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