Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625)
Develop physical understanding and experimental reasoning, from motion and energy to electricity, nuclear and space physics.
2026–2028 examinations
Course structure and assessment routes
- Core: Papers 1 and 3 plus either Paper 5 or 6; grades C–G.
- Extended: Papers 2 and 4 plus either Paper 5 or 6; grades A*–G. Extended assesses Core and Supplement content.
Main syllabus content
- Motion, forces and energy
- Thermal physics
- Waves
- Electricity and magnetism
- Nuclear physics
- Space physics
Use Syllabus for the topic checklist. Where the qualification offers options, follow your chosen route rather than treating every option as compulsory.
0625 assessment structure
Use the route above to identify which components you take. Marks below are raw marks; the stated weightings determine their contribution to the award.
Paper 1
Multiple Choice (Core)
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Marks
- 40
- Weighting
- 30% of Core
Paper 3
Theory (Core)
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 50% of Core
Paper 2
Multiple Choice (Extended)
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Marks
- 40
- Weighting
- 30% of Extended
Paper 4
Theory (Extended)
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 80
- Weighting
- 50% of Extended
Paper 5
Practical Test
- Duration
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Marks
- 40
- Weighting
- 20%; choose Paper 5 or 6
Paper 6
Alternative to Practical
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Marks
- 40
- Weighting
- 20%; choose Paper 5 or 6
Key assessment information
- All components are externally assessed. The practical or written alternative assesses experimental skills; every candidate takes one of these routes.
Official sources and verification
Checked 2026-09-04 against the official 0625 syllabus/specification (PDF). 2026–2028 examinations.
Source PDF pages: 8, 9. PDF page positions may differ from printed page numbers.
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