OCR GCSE Physics (Combined Science)
The physics pathway within OCR 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 OCR Combined Science Physics course and tier
Choose Gateway A or Twenty First Century B and the Foundation or Higher tier confirmed by your school. Each option below identifies both the suite and tier.
Gateway A — Foundation
OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science) — Physics — Foundation (J250)
J250
Explore the Foundation-tier physics content within OCR Combined Science A (Gateway Science), J250. Follow the course and tier confirmed by your school.
Gateway A — Higher
OCR GCSE Combined Science A (Gateway Science) — Physics — Higher (J250)
J250
Explore the Higher-tier physics content within OCR Combined Science A (Gateway Science), J250. Follow the course and tier confirmed by your school.
Twenty First Century B — Foundation
OCR GCSE Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science) — Physics — Foundation (J260)
J260
Explore the Foundation-tier physics content within OCR Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science), J260. Follow the course and tier confirmed by your school.
Twenty First Century B — Higher
OCR GCSE Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science) — Physics — Higher (J260)
J260
Explore the Higher-tier physics content within OCR Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science), J260. Follow 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
OCR offers Combined Science A (Gateway) and Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science). Follow the course confirmed by your school.
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 OCR's Combined Science A and Combined Science B course information.