Group 4 - Sciences. Offered at HL and SL
Physics attempts to solve the deepest mysteries in the universe - what are we made of, how do objects interact, how did it all begin? So much of the things we take for granted in the modern world - cars, planes, iPhones, laptops, the internet, and so much more - only exist because previous generations studied physics and applied their understanding as engineers. Physics teaches you to think clearly and analytically about problems; these skills are highly valued by university admissions tutors and employers; physicists are increasingly in demand in today’s world. All Aiglon physics students will have the chance to visit CERN, the world-renowned particle physics laboratory in Geneva.
Standard and Higher Level: Topic 1: Measurement and uncertainty Topic 2: Mechanics Topic 3: Thermal physics Topic 4: Waves Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism Topic 6: Circular motion and gravitation Topic 7: Atomic, nuclear, and particle physics Topic 8: Energy production
Higher level only: Topic 9: Wave phenomena Topic 10: Electromagnetic induction Topic 11: Quantum and nuclear physics
Options: One option topic is also studied from the following:
A. Relativity B. Engineering physics C. Imaging D. Astrophysics
For SL GCSE / IGCSE in Science, Dual Award Science or Physics Or equivalent
For HL ‘B’ grade or Higher in GCSE / IGCSE in Science, Dual Award Science or Physics
Or equivalent ‘B’ grade or Higher in GCSE / IGCSE in Mathematics
Students should select either SL or HL Mathematics within their IB diploma programme; the study of physics, especially at higher level, is incompatible with Maths Studies.
The IB Physics HL Subject Brief
The IB Physics SL Subject Brief