Physics IGCSE Course

Course Structure

The IGCSE Physics course is designed to follow the structure of Edexcel specification 4PH0 and is divided in to seven course module

Module 1: Forces and Motion

• Movement 1
• Movement 2
• TMA A
• Movement 3
• Turning Effects and Stretching Effects
• Astronomy
• TMA B

Module 2: Electricity

• Electrical Appliance
• Static Electricity 1
• Static Electricity 2
• TMA C
• Electrical Circuits 1
• Electrical Circuits 2
• TMA D

Module 3: Waves

• Properties of Waves
• The Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Light: Reflection and Refraction Sound
• Investigative Skills A: Taking a Reading
• TMA E

Module 4: Energy Resources and Energy Transfer

• Energy Transfers
• Thermal Energy
• Work and Power
• TMA F
• Energy Resources and Electricity Generation
• Investigative Skills B: Experimental Design

Module 5: Solids, Liquids and Gases

• Density and Pressure
• TMA G
• Solids, Liquids and Gases
• Investigative Skills C: Interpreting Investigations

Module 6: Magnetism and Electromagnetism

• Magnetism
• TMA H
• Electric Motors and Electromagnetic Induction

Module 7: Radioactivity and Particles

• Atoms and Radioactivity
• TMA I
• Radiation and Half-life
• Applications of Radioactivity
• Atomic Theory and Nuclear Fission
• TMA J
• TMA K – Mock Exam

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