Edexcel GCSE Physics (Combined Science)
The physics pathway within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science explores physical principles within GCSE Combined Science. Students connect forces, energy, waves, electricity and matter with mathematical models and experimental evidence.
Choose your Edexcel Combined Science Physics tier
Select Foundation or Higher to match your school's exam entry.
Foundation
Placeholder: Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Foundation
Browse the Foundation-tier physics content within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science. Use the course and tier confirmed by your school.
Higher
Placeholder: Edexcel GCSE Physics Combined Higher
Browse the Higher-tier physics content within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science. Use the course and tier confirmed by your school.
Combined Science brings biology, chemistry and physics together in a qualification worth two GCSEs. This page focuses on its physics content; it is not a separate Physics GCSE.
Your Combined Science course
This pathway covers the physics content within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0).
Scientific understanding and practical work
Written assessment draws on scientific knowledge, the application of ideas, practical methods and the interpretation of results.
Official course information
See the Combined Science specification on Pearson's GCSE Sciences page.