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CAMBRIDGE 0625

Physics
Cambridge IGCSE

Syllabus 2026–20286 topics24 sub-topics6 papers

This is the published topic structure for Cambridge Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625, 2026–2028. Topics map to the papers below, so a student entered for only some components never sees progress counted against papers they do not sit.

Papers in this syllabus

Every component Cambridge lists for 0625. Which ones a candidate sits depends on the route chosen.

Paper 1 — Multiple Choice (Core)Cambridge 0625
Paper 2 — Multiple Choice (Extended)Cambridge 0625
Paper 3 — Theory (Core)Cambridge 0625
Paper 4 — Theory (Extended)Cambridge 0625
Paper 5 — Practical TestCambridge 0625
Paper 6 — Alternative to PracticalCambridge 0625

Syllabus topics

The topics a teacher works through, in syllabus order.

  1. 1 Motion, forces and energy

    Physical quantities and measurement techniques · Motion · Mass and weight · Density · Forces · Momentum · Energy, work and power · Pressure

  2. 2 Thermal physics

    Kinetic particle model of matter · Thermal properties and temperature · Transfer of thermal energy

  3. 3 Waves

    General properties of waves · Light · Electromagnetic spectrum · Sound

  4. 4 Electricity and magnetism

    Simple phenomena of magnetism · Electrical quantities · Electric circuits · Electrical safety · Electromagnetic effects

  5. 5 Nuclear physics

    The nuclear model of the atom · Radioactivity

  6. 6 Space physics

    The Earth and the Solar System · Stars and the Universe

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Source: Cambridge International Physics 0625 syllabus, 2026–2028. Extracted and checked against the published structure. Cambridge International is not affiliated with Fect and does not endorse it. All Cambridge courses.