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Leaving Certificate Physics

Curriculum Specification for Leaving Certificate Physics
Levels
Higher and Ordinary level
In 5th Year now
New specification from September 2025
Additional Assessment Component
Yes, as in every redeveloped specification (see the specification for details)

Strands

  • The Nature of Science

    IE-LC-PHY.NS

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  • Forces and Motion: Kinematics and Dynamics

    IE-LC-PHY.FM

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  • Wave Motion and Energy Transfer

    IE-LC-PHY.WM

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  • Electric and Magnetic Fields and their Interactions

    IE-LC-PHY.EMF

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  • Modern Physics Atomic and Nuclear

    IE-LC-PHY.MP

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Other Leaving Cert subjects

Questions teachers ask

What levels is Leaving Cert Physics taken at?
Higher and Ordinary level.
Can Heapso plan Leaving Cert Physics?
Yes. Heapso plans units, lessons and revision worksheets for Physics, set to 5th or 6th Year. Pip writes in its own words and doesn't reproduce exam papers or marking schemes. Check the official specification for exact requirements.

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