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OxfordAQA A Level Physics

OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Physics (9630). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9630
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
A Level
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Topics and resources

106 free resources, 13 of 13 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Physics (9630), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA A Level Physics (9630) only.

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AS Level

Topics 1–5. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.

  1. AS topic 1 6 resources

    Measurements and their errors

    Covers Use of SI units and their prefixes, Limitation of physical measurements, Estimation of physical quantities

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  2. AS topic 2 18 resources

    Mechanics and materials

    Covers Scalars and vectors, Moments, Motion along a straight line, Projectile motion, Newton's laws of motion, Momentum, Work, energy and power, Conservation of energy, Bulk properties of solids, The Young modulus

    Study guides 6

    Revision notes 6

    Practice questions 6

  3. AS topic 3 6 resources

    Particles, radiation and radioactivity

    Covers Constituents of the atom, Elementary particles, Radioactivity

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  4. AS topic 4 6 resources

    Electricity

    Covers Basics of electricity, Current-voltage characteristics, Resistivity, Circuits, Potential divider, Electromotive force and internal resistance

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  5. AS topic 5 18 resources

    Oscillations and waves

    Covers Oscillating systems, Forced vibrations and resonance, Progressive waves, Longitudinal and transverse waves, Principle of superposition of waves and formation of stationary waves, Interference, Diffraction, Refraction at a plane surface, Collisions of electrons with atoms, Photoelectric effect, Wave-particle duality

    Study guides 6

    Revision notes 6

    Practice questions 6

A Level

Topics 6–13. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.

  1. A Level topic 6 6 resources

    Circular and periodic motion

    Covers Circular motion, Simple harmonic motion

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  2. A Level topic 7 6 resources

    Gravitational fields and satellites

    Covers Newton's gravitational law, Gravitational field strength, Gravitational potential, Orbits of planets and satellites

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  3. A Level topic 8 6 resources

    Electric fields and capacitance

    Covers Coulomb's law, Electric field strength, Electric potential, Capacitors

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  4. A Level topic 9 6 resources

    Exponential change

    Covers Capacitor charge and discharge, Exponential changes in radioactivity

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  5. A Level topic 10 9 resources

    Magnetic fields

    Covers Magnetic flux density, Moving charges in a magnetic field, Magnetic flux and flux linkage, Electromagnetic induction, Alternating currents, The operation of a transformer

    Study guides 3

    Revision notes 3

    Practice questions 3

  6. A Level topic 11 6 resources

    Thermal physics

    Covers Energy transfer by heating and doing work, Energy transfer by conduction, Ideal gases, Kinetic theory of gases

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  7. A Level topic 12 6 resources

    Nuclear energy

    Covers Radius of the nucleus, Mass and energy, Induced fission, Safety aspects nuclear reactors, Nuclear fusion

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

  8. A Level topic 13 6 resources

    Energy sources

    Covers Rotational motion, Wind energy, Solar energy, Hydroelectric power and pumped storage

    Study guides 2

    Revision notes 2

    Practice questions 2

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: OxfordAQA – official International AS and A-level Physics specification PDF — International AS and A-level. Verified 2026-09-16. 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
OxfordAQA A Level Physics
Spec code
9630
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Iftikhar Azeemi · Hassan
Are resources available?
Yes — 106 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
OxfordAQA specification
Topic checklist
Printable 9630 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification

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

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The qualification

OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Physics (9630)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

This International AS/A-level specification covers all topics that students are expected to be familiar with in order to study Physics at university. It features carefully balanced depth and breadth of content that includes topics with contemporary and international relevance such as renewable energy.

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

Five units run from mechanics, materials and atoms through fields, energy and energy resources to a dedicated Physics in Practice paper built on ten required practicals, assessed through written questions. AS units are worth 50% of the AS award or 20% each toward the full A-level, with unlimited resits. First teaching September 2019; first AS and A-level exams May/June 2020.

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

Assessment structure

Modular qualification

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Physics 9630
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
AS Paper 1: AS Paper 1 – Mechanics, Materials and Atoms 2h 80 20% Written exam
AS Paper 2: AS Paper 2 – Electricity, Waves and Particles 2h 80 20% Written exam
A-level Paper 1: A-level Paper 1 – Fields and Their Consequences 2h 80 20% Written exam
A-level Paper 2: A-level Paper 2 – Energy and Energy Resources 2h 80 20% Written exam
A-level Paper 3: A-level Paper 3 – Physics in Practice 2h 80 20% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: a modular qualification of five equally weighted papers (20% of A-level each). Ten required practicals, assessed through the main exam papers rather than a hands-on exam; Paper 3 (Physics in Practice) can draw on any part of the specification. First teaching September 2019; first AS and A-level exams May/June 2020.

Questions about this course

How is OxfordAQA Physics (9630) assessed?

OxfordAQA Physics (9630) is assessed through: AS Paper 1 (AS Paper 1 – Mechanics, Materials and Atoms) — 2h, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; AS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2 – Electricity, Waves and Particles) — 2h, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 1 (A-level Paper 1 – Fields and Their Consequences) — 2h, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 2 (A-level Paper 2 – Energy and Energy Resources) — 2h, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 3 (A-level Paper 3 – Physics in Practice) — 2h, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does OxfordAQA A Level Physics (9630) cover?

13 topics in the current syllabus: Measurements and their errors; Mechanics and materials; Particles, radiation and radioactivity; Electricity; Oscillations and waves; Circular and periodic motion; Gravitational fields and satellites; Electric fields and capacitance; Exponential change; Magnetic fields; Thermal physics; Nuclear energy; Energy sources. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA A Level Physics (9630)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA A Level Physics (9630) 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 OxfordAQA A Level Physics (9630) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 106 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

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

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