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Helping Y ou Achiev e
Helping You Achieve

Studying Chemistry allows you to develop subject-specific and transferable skills, which are valued
by all employers, meaning your future career doesn’t have to be in a laboratory!

Jobs directly related to Chemistry include:
• Analytical chemist
• Chemical engineer
• Clinical biochemist
• Forensic scientist
• Pharmacologist
• Research scientist
• Science writer
• Toxicologist

IGCSE Physics IGCSE 0625

The Cambridge IGCSE Physics syllabus helps learners to understand the technological world in
which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. They learn
about the basic principles of Physics through a mix of theoretical and practical studies. Learners also
develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study at Cambridge Interna-
tional AS and A Level, skills which are useful in everyday life.

While a study in Physics is based in practical work, it also includes a good deal of theoretical learn-
ing, preparing you for research-based roles and positions in the other sciences, as well as business
and finance.

Jobs related to Physics include:

• Geophysicist/field Seismologist
• Higher Education Lecturer
• Medical Physicist
• Radiation Protection Practitioner
• Research Scientist (physical sciences)
• Scientific Laboratory Technician
• Systems Developer

Exam Requirements for ALL IGCSE Sciences:
The examination involves three written question papers (30 %; 50% and 20% weighting). The exam-
ination papers are differentiated and you will be entered at one of two tiers: Core or Extended. It is a
requirement of the Examining Board that you should be entered for the papers appropriate to your
level of ability. Incorrect entry may result in the pupil obtaining a U grade.

Core: Components: Paper 1 Multiple Choice Questions (30%) 45 mins; Paper 2 (50%) 1 hour 15 mins;
and a practical component Paper 6 (20%) 1 hour. Grades Available: C, D, E, F, G

Extended: Components: Paper 1 Multiple Choice Questions (30%) 45 mins; Paper 2 (50%) 1 hour 15
mins; Paper 4 1 hour 15 mins; and a practical component Paper 6 (20%) 1 hour. Grades Available:
A*,A, B, C, D, E, F, G

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