Physics iGCSE

The units you’ll study on this course are:

Unit 1 – Forces and motion, Part 1

• Distance and speed
• Speed and acceleration
• Forces
• Weight and force

Unit 2 – Forces and motion, Part 2

• Momentum
• Force and change in momentum
• Moments
• Centre of gravity
• Reaction forces
• Hooke’s law

Unit 3 – Electricity

• Mains electricity
• Series and parallel circuits
• Resistance and Ohm’s law
• Charge and current
• Energy and voltage
• Conductors and insulators
• Electrostatic charge

Unit 4 – Waves and energy

• Waves and energy transfer
• Properties of waves
• The electromagnetic spectrum

Unit 5 – Light and sound

• Light waves
• Refraction
• Total internal reflection
• Sound
• Frequency and loudness of sound

Unit 6 – Energy transfer

• Energy transfer
• Thermal energy
• Work and energy
• Potential and kinetic energy
• Energy conservation and power
• Energy sources

Unit 7 – Solids, liquids and gases

• Density
• Pressure
• Solids, liquids and gases
• Specific heat capacity
• Ideal gases
• Gas laws

Unit 8 – Magnetism and electromagnetism

• Magnetism
• Electromagnets
• Electromagnetic forces
• Electromagnetic induction
• Transformers

Unit 9 – The atom

• Atomic structure and radiation
• Nuclear equations
• Radioactive substances
• Uses of radioactivity and the dangers
• Fission
• Fusion

Unit 10 – Space and cosmology

• The universe and our solar system
• The role of gravity
• Stellar evolution
• The Big Bang theory

All enrolments will now be for exams in June 2019.  You’ll be required to complete the two GCSE written exams.

Official exams

• 2 hours, 61% of marks
• 1 hour 15 minutes, 39% of marks

We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our exam centres around the Country, to take away the hassle of needing to find your own.  Check where your closest exam centre is.

Assignments

During your course, you will also be required complete one introductory assignment, ten assignments and 13 core practicals  These do not contribute towards your final grade but will prepare you for your final examinations. There is no coursework to complete. All exams must be taken in the same session.

Upon successful completion of this home learning course, you will receive an iGCSE in Physics, issued by EdExcel. This syllabus has been chosen specifically because it is the best suited to distance learning.

You will benefit from our personal tutor support for a period of up to 18 months from the date of enrolment. If you need longer, this, of course can be arranged.  Please note that due to upcoming changes the final opportunity to sit exams for this course is January 2019.

Our course is delivered via our online learning platform as this provides learners with a dynamic and engaging experience. Don’t worry, if you prefer, you can print the learning materials yourself. The learning resources are in a range of different media including videos, e-books, and online quizzes.

Is this the same qualification as a GCSE from a traditional School or College?

Yes! You study the same curriculum, take the same examinations and get the same qualification. The only difference is that the course is specially designed to be studied from home in your own time. You certificate comes directly from the awarding body.

Tell me about my Tutor Support?

You will have access to your personal tutor, via phone and email, who will mark your assignments and guide you through the course to help you get ready for your examinations. In addition, you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process. Assignments are marked by your personal tutor within 3 days. Your personal tutor will be highly experienced in their subject area and qualified to teach.

What is included in the cost of my course?

We provide all of the written learning materials you require to study this course. The course fee also includes personal tutor support, coursework administration and assignment marking.

Are there any additional costs?

You will be required to pay independently for your final examinations. Costs vary between test centres. Details of our guaranteed test centres are included with your course materials.

Is there a required reading list?

Yes, but this course is self-contained so no additional textbooks are required, all texts are included within the course. We do, however, provide an additional list of supporting texts that students may find useful, but not essential.

Where can I sit my exams?

We are able to offer places at our our exam centres across the UK for our students, therefore, guaranteeing an exam venue. If you choose to find your own exam centre, you can, you will need to register with them as an external or private candidate. Fees vary across the country so we recommend enquiring prior to enrolment.

What if I live outside the UK?

That’s the beauty of distance learning; you are able to study this course anywhere and there are some international test centres but we strongly recommend you take the examinations within the UK as this is the only guaranteed way to ensure access to an examination centre.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please check our FAQs section or Contact Us, we are happy to answer any more questions you may have.

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