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Cambridge IGCSE Syllabus
The international version of the GCSE offered by Cambridge, taken in some UK independent schools and worldwide at age 14-16. The full Cambridge IGCSE syllabus: 7 subjects, 33 chapters, 130 topics and 304 sub-topics, with 464 flashcards written against it.
Cambridge IGCSE subjects
Cambridge IGCSE has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Mathematics (0580)
- Number · 6 topics
- Algebra and Graphs · 6 topics
- Geometry and Mensuration · 5 topics
- Trigonometry · 4 topics
- Statistics and Probability · 4 topics
Physics (0625)
- Motion, Forces and Energy · 5 topics
- Thermal Physics · 3 topics
- Waves · 4 topics
- Electricity and Magnetism · 4 topics
- Nuclear and Space Physics · 4 topics
Chemistry (0620)
- States of Matter and Atomic Structure · 3 topics
- Bonding and Stoichiometry · 3 topics
- Chemical Reactions and Energetics · 5 topics
- Acids, Bases and the Chemistry of Elements · 3 topics
- Organic and Environmental Chemistry · 4 topics
Biology (0610)
- Characteristics and Organisation of Living Things · 4 topics
- Plant and Human Nutrition · 3 topics
- Transport, Respiration and Coordination · 4 topics
- Reproduction, Inheritance and Variation · 4 topics
- Ecology, Organisms and Environment · 4 topics
English as a Second Language (0510/0511)
- Reading Skills · 4 topics
- Writing Skills · 4 topics
- Listening Skills · 3 topics
- Speaking Skills · 3 topics
Geography (0460)
- Population and Settlement · 4 topics
- The Natural Environment · 5 topics
- Economic Development · 5 topics
- Geographical Skills and Fieldwork · 3 topics
Business Studies (0450)
- Understanding Business Activity · 4 topics
- People in Business · 4 topics
- Marketing · 3 topics
- Operations Management · 3 topics
- Financial Information and External Influences · 3 topics
Cambridge IGCSE flashcards
464 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
Cambridge IGCSE syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus?
Cambridge IGCSE covers 7 subjects: Mathematics (0580), Physics (0625), Chemistry (0620), Biology (0610), English as a Second Language (0510/0511), Geography (0460) and Business Studies (0450).
How many chapters and topics are in the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus?
33 chapters and 130 topics, broken down further into 304 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Mathematics (0580) is the largest subject, with 25 topics in 5 chapters.
Are there Cambridge IGCSE flashcards?
Yes — 464 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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