IB Physics is a Group 4 subject in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). It explores space, time and motion; the particulate nature of matter; wave behaviour; fields; and nuclear and quantum physics, with a strong focus on experimental work, data analysis, and scientific investigation skills.
The course is available at Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours) and Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours), with first assessment in 2025.
| Assessment | Format | SL | HL | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Multiple-choice questions and data-based questions | 1 hour 30 minutes | 1 hour 30 minutes | 30% |
| Paper 2 | Short-answer and extended-response questions | 1 hour 30 minutes | 2 hours 15 minutes | 50% |
| Internal Assessment | Individual scientific investigation | 10 hours | 10 hours | 20% |
Textbooks
Comprehensive notes with diagrams and examples
100 chapters
Videos
Master each concept with an explainer video
51 videos
Lessons
Step-by-step lessons and quizzes
103 lessons
Flashcards
Learn key concepts with active recall
226 flashcard decks
Cheatsheets
Chapter summaries, key concepts, and exam tips
20 cheatsheets
Develop conceptual understanding that allows connections to be made between different areas of the subject, and to other DP sciences subjects
Acquire and apply a body of knowledge, methods, tools and techniques that characterize science
Develop the ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize scientific information and claims
