Physics IGCSE

Learn all about the basic characteristics of energy and matter with NEC's distance learning IGCSE course.

Discover how the forces of heat, light, sound and electricity influence our surroundings.

The material includes plenty of examples, explanations and diagrams to help you get to grips with all the key principles, and the course as a whole offers full preparation for both your final exams. You do not need to have access to a laboratory for this subject.

This home study course will help you to develop your knowledge of the basic principles of physics.

Benefits

• Learn how scientific work is evaluated, published and verified by the scientific community.
• Gain an understanding of mechanics, magnetism, optical wave properties and sound.
• Explore the properties of motion, nuclear physics, energy transfer and electricity.
• Develop a better awareness of how advances in science and technology affect the world.

Topics include

• Forces and motion
• Electricity
• Waves
• Energy resources and energy transfer
• Solids, liquids and gases
• Magnetism and electromagnetism
• Radioactivity and particles

Entry requirements and hours of study

• You will need some basic maths for this course.
• You should allow 120-150 hours' study time, plus extra time for completing assignments.

Specification

Edexcel International 4PH0

Assignments & Coursework

Two written exams, 2hrs (120 marks) and 1hr (60 marks), no coursework. Fifteen NEC marked assignments.