Physics

Course summary

To study physics is to attempt to understand the nature of the universe itself. It is the search for answers from how the universe exploded into life in the Big Bang to what the nature of time is itself. Some of the greatest discoveries in history have been made by physicists and these discoveries have revolutionized our world—and physicists are continuing to change the way we think today. Students studying Physics at IB will experience the following: •An understanding of science through a stimulating experimental programme •The nature of science as an overarching theme •The study of a concept-based syllabus •One piece of internally assessed work, the scientific investigation •The collaborative sciences project The HL course requires students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the subject, and so provides a solid foundation for further study at university level.