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OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics
OxfordAQA International GCSE Physics (9203). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 9203
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- OxfordAQA
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International GCSE Physics (9203), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics (9203) only.
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- Topic 1
Forces and their effects
Covers Forces and their interactions, Motion, Resultant forces, Momentum, Safety in public transport, Forces and terminal velocity, Centre of mass, Moments and levers
Study guides
- Forces and Their Effects (9203) Read guide
- Forces, Hooke's law, vectors and distance-time motion (9203) Read guide
- Momentum, collisions and safety in road transport (9203) Read guide
- Resultant forces and Newton's laws (9203) Read guide
- Terminal velocity, centre of mass, moments and levers (9203) Read guide
Revision notes
- Forces and Their Effects Revise topic
- Forces, Hooke's law, vectors and distance-time motion (9203) Revise topic
- Momentum, collisions and safety in road transport (9203) Revise topic
- Resultant forces and Newton's laws (9203) Revise topic
- Terminal velocity, centre of mass, moments and levers (9203) Revise topic
Practice questions
- Forces and Their Effects Try questions
- Forces, Hooke's law, vectors and distance-time motion (9203) Try questions
- Momentum, collisions and safety in road transport (9203) Try questions
- Resultant forces and Newton's laws (9203) Try questions
- Terminal velocity, centre of mass, moments and levers (9203) Try questions
- Topic 2
Energy
Covers Forces and energy, Energy transfers, conservation and dissipation of energy, Energy resources
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Revision notes
- Topic 3
Waves
Covers General properties of waves, The electromagnetic spectrum, Sound and ultrasound, Reflection, Refraction and total internal reflection, Lenses and the eye
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Revision notes
- Topic 4
Particle model of matter
Covers Kinetic theory, Energy transfers and particle motion
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Revision notes
- Topic 5
Electricity and magnetism
Covers Electrical circuits, Magnetism and electromagnetism
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Revision notes
- Topic 6
Generating and distributing electricity and household use
Covers Generating electricity, Electricity transmission and distribution, Using electricity in the home, The motor effect, Transferring electrical energy
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Revision notes
- Topic 7
Nuclear physics
Covers Atomic structure, Ionizing radiation from the nucleus, Nuclear fission, Nuclear fusion
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Revision notes
- Topic 8
Space physics
Covers Life cycle of a star, Solar system and orbital motion, Red shift and the expanding universe
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Revision notes
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 GCSE Physics (9203) specification PDF — For exams May/June 2018 onwards. Verified 2026-08-19. 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 IGCSE Physics
- Spec code
- 9203
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Iftikhar Azeemi · Hassan
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 73 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- OxfordAQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 9203 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 GCSE Physics (9203)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
This International GCSE Physics qualification is designed to engage students in physics. It brings the science to life for non-native English speakers, while teaching students to reason and work scientifically.
The board's own description is on the official OxfordAQA syllabus page.
Covers forces, energy, waves, the particle model of matter, electricity and magnetism, electricity generation and distribution, nuclear physics and space physics, across two equally weighted linear papers with practical knowledge examined through the written papers. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the OxfordAQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Paper 1 (any part of the specification may be assessed) | 1h 30m | 90 | 50% | Written exam |
| Paper 2: Paper 2 (any part of the specification may be assessed) | 1h 30m | 90 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: linear qualification taken over two years, two equally weighted papers, no separate practical exam. Subject to the same Prohibited Combinations rule stated on all four OxfordAQA International GCSE Science pages. First teaching September 2016, first examined May/June 2018.
Questions about this course
How is OxfordAQA Physics (9203) assessed?
OxfordAQA Physics (9203) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Paper 1 (any part of the specification may be assessed)) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Paper 2 (any part of the specification may be assessed)) — 1h 30m, 90 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics (9203) cover?
8 topics in the current syllabus: Forces and their effects; Energy; Waves; Particle model of matter; Electricity and magnetism; Generating and distributing electricity and household use; Nuclear physics; Space physics. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics (9203)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics (9203) 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 IGCSE Physics (9203) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 73 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.
Physics at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
- Cambridge A Level Physics Syllabus 9702
- Cambridge O Level Physics Syllabus 5054
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Physics Syllabus YPH11
- AQA GCSE Physics Syllabus 8463
- AQA A Level Physics Syllabus 7408
- OCR GCSE Physics Syllabus J249
- OCR A Level Physics Syllabus H556
- OxfordAQA A Level Physics Syllabus 9630
- International Baccalaureate IB Diploma Programme Physics Syllabus DP Physics
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