UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / IB Diploma DP1

Physics

Physics IB DP1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Link each topic to equations, units, data handling, and required practical thinking.

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Status

IB route map - keeps AA/AI and SL/HL distinctions

Physics IB DP1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBIB DP1Physics

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum4 chapters+

1. Theme A: Space, time and motion

6 points

Kinematics

Forces

Momentum

Work, energy and power

Rigid body mechanics in HL scope

Relativity in HL scope where scheduled

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Theme B: Particulate nature of matter

5 points

Thermal energy transfers

Temperature and internal energy

Gas laws

Thermodynamics in HL scope

Particle models

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Theme C: Wave behaviour

6 points

Travelling waves

Wave properties

Superposition

Standing waves

Doppler effect where included

Light and sound applications

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Experimental programme

6 points

Uncertainties

Graphing

Data processing

Experimental design

Collaborative sciences project preparation

IA topic exploration

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Theme A: Space, time and motion

2Theme B: Particulate nature of matter

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Find a tutorOpen tutors matched to this subject and continue with a profile or message.Post a lesson requestDescribe the year, chapter, and goal so the right tutors can respond.Daily materialOpen daily explainers, exercises, and practical posts without mixing them with study guides.

Sources and verification

Based on IB Diploma Programme course structures and keeps AA/AI and SL/HL route distinctions.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IB / IB Diploma DP1

Physics

Physics IB DP1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

How it works

Link each topic to equations, units, data handling, and required practical thinking.

Back to year

Status

IB route map - keeps AA/AI and SL/HL distinctions

Physics IB DP1: detailed curriculum by unit, chapters, skills, practice, and verification sources.

UK, Cambridge, A Level and IBIB DP1Physics

Detailed curriculum

The syllabus is split into units, chapters, and small subtopics so students can see what is covered and what remains.

Unit 1Curriculum4 chapters+

1. Theme A: Space, time and motion

6 points

Kinematics

Forces

Momentum

Work, energy and power

Rigid body mechanics in HL scope

Relativity in HL scope where scheduled

Theory, examples, and practice

2. Theme B: Particulate nature of matter

5 points

Thermal energy transfers

Temperature and internal energy

Gas laws

Thermodynamics in HL scope

Particle models

Theory, examples, and practice

3. Theme C: Wave behaviour

6 points

Travelling waves

Wave properties

Superposition

Standing waves

Doppler effect where included

Light and sound applications

Theory, examples, and practice

4. Experimental programme

6 points

Uncertainties

Graphing

Data processing

Experimental design

Collaborative sciences project preparation

IA topic exploration

Theory, examples, and practice

What you must know

These skills are the practical checklist before a test, lesson request, or tutor session.

1Theme A: Space, time and motion

2Theme B: Particulate nature of matter

Recommended practice

Common mistakes

Worked examples

Homework and practice

Related daily material

NEXT STEP

Sources and verification

Based on IB Diploma Programme course structures and keeps AA/AI and SL/HL route distinctions.

Last reviewed: 2026-05-15