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OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics

Physics for OxfordAQA IGCSE (syllabus 9203) — what the qualification covers, and the study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9203
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
IGCSE

At a glance

Qualification
OxfordAQA IGCSE Physics
Spec code
9203
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes
Are resources available?
Yes — 6 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
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)

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. — OxfordAQA, official 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

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Physics 9203
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.

Assessment FAQs

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.

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 OxfordAQA International GCSE Physics (9203), for the For exams May/June 2018 onwards examination series, reproduced from the OxfordAQA 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 2 of 8 topics.

  1. 1 Forces and their effects

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Forces and their interactions · Motion · Resultant forces · Momentum · Safety in public transport · Forces and terminal velocity · Centre of mass · Moments and levers

  2. 2 Energy

    3 Marlbridge resources

    Forces and energy · Energy transfers, conservation and dissipation of energy · Energy resources

  3. 3 Waves

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    General properties of waves · The electromagnetic spectrum · Sound and ultrasound · Reflection · Refraction and total internal reflection · Lenses and the eye

  4. 4 Particle model of matter

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Kinetic theory · Energy transfers and particle motion

  5. 5 Electricity and magnetism

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Electrical circuits · Magnetism and electromagnetism

  6. 6 Generating and distributing electricity and household use

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Generating electricity · Electricity transmission and distribution · Using electricity in the home · The motor effect · Transferring electrical energy

  7. 7 Nuclear physics

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Atomic structure · Ionizing radiation from the nucleus · Nuclear fission · Nuclear fusion

  8. 8 Space physics

    Syllabus topic · no resource yet

    Life cycle of a star · Solar system and orbital motion · Red shift and the expanding universe

Source: OxfordAQA -- official International GCSE Physics (9203) specification PDF — For exams May/June 2018 onwards series. Verified 2026-08-19. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.

Study resources

Revision material

Exam preparation

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