Physics and Maths GCSE: Everything You Need to Know About Studying Both Subjects
How GCSE Physics and Maths connect: the maths skills Physics uses, such as rearranging equations, graphs and standard form, and where both subjects lead.
By Dr Mark Fielding, Head of A Levels and GCSEs·Published ·Updated ·8 min read
How physics and maths connect at GCSE
Maths skills such as rearranging equations, graphs and standard form appear throughout GCSE Physics. Studying both together strengthens each subject.
Qualifications and boards
Lift College currently delivers GCSE Physics through AQA. Across its 12 GCSEs, Lift College follows AQA specifications, apart from GCSE Film Studies, which follows WJEC Eduqas. Written exams are sat at approved centres.
Progression
Strong GCSE Maths and Physics support sixth-form science routes, apprenticeships and many STEM pathways. GCSE Maths is a near-universal requirement for further study and many jobs.
No formal maths GCSE is required, but strong numeracy helps physics a lot.
Can adults resit GCSE Maths and Physics?
Yes. Adults can sit or resit GCSEs as private candidates.
Do I sit exams at home?
No. Written papers must be sat in person at an approved centre.
Can I study both at the same time?
Yes. You can enrol on more than one GCSE at once with Lift College, and many physics learners take GCSE Maths online alongside it, because the physics papers use algebra, graphs and rearranging equations. Each course has its own named UK tutor and its own 7-day free trial.
How much do the courses cost?
See GCSE course pages for current Study-only and +Exams monthly prices.
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