Current syllabus · First assessment 2025
IB · Physics
IB Physics Study Guide & Review
Build a connected understanding of motion, matter, waves, fields and nuclear and quantum physics, then choose SL or HL for exact resources.
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Syllabus shape
How the Physics syllabus is organised
See the top-level syllabus shape across SL and HL. Choose a course level above before opening its exact topics and learning resources.
- 6
- syllabus groups
- 30
- mapped topics
Shared across levels
6 groups- A. Space, time and motion
- B. The particulate nature of matter
- C. Wave behaviour
- D. Fields
- E. Nuclear and quantum physics
- S Skills in Physics
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IB Physics questions
This page follows the IB Physics course with first assessment in 2025.
The course is organised around space, time and motion; the particulate nature of matter; wave behaviour; fields; and nuclear and quantum physics.
Yes. Practical inquiry is part of the course and develops experimental, modelling and data-analysis skills.
SL and HL differ in depth, syllabus scope and assessment, so choosing a level opens the correct resources.