H2 Physics (PH) 

Physics (Subject Information Video) 

H2 Physics (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Do you offer H3 subjects?

Yes, H3 will be taken at JC2. To be enrolled in it, you will need a strong grade in H2 Physics as well as endorsement from your JC Physics tutor.

There are two H3 modules available.

• In-house H3 which is an extension of the H2 syllabus (more info can be found on SEAB’s website on H3 9814, 2026 edition)

• External H3 - NTU Semiconductor physics and Devices. Students who take these modules can be exempted if they take the relevant major in that university.

 2. Do you offer H1 subject?

Only if there is a sufficient number of students requesting for it, note that we have not have such a class for the last few years.

 3. What enrichment programmes are there?

• Physics Society - Students who perform well in Physics in J1 will be invited to join Physics Society. Under this scheme, they will undergo an accelerated programme where they are pulled out of lectures to attend extra lessons to prepare them for SYPT, SPhO and Astronomy competitions. They will still be attending tutorials but will be able to watch recorded lectures at their own pace. Their grades will also be monitored by our tutors to ensure that they are not falling behind. 

• Workshops - Science Cradle workshops by Science Centre / Demo Lab workshops at NUS

• Camps - NUS enrichment camp every June / EEE camp at the end of year.

• Outreach sessions to other industries and universities. For instance, last year, our students went to the satellite research centre and photonics lab at the school of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. 

4. How large is a JC class?

Maximum of 25 students

5. What is the load like for H2 Physics?

• Two 1-hour online lecture a week (Self paced, all lesson materials will be released early via SLS)

  • There will be an additional hour of F2F lecture or seminar per week in school to either reinforce certain key points or to go into deeper exploration of the topics.

• 1 hour 20 min practical work a week

• 1 hour 40 min tutorial a week

• Authentic Assignment for each year

6. What about students who are less ready (not performing as well)?

• Banded lectures / learning support remedials

• Small group consultations (Do feel free to approach your own tutor and make these arrangements)

• 1-1 consultations (Do feel free to approach your own tutor on it and make these arrangements)

• Review of lecture video / learning through Student Learning Space (SLS)

7. What are the university courses that need Physics?

It is not a compulsory course for most courses. But the critical skills, adaptive skills developed will be relevant in most science and engineering courses. For the latest information, do refer to the respective universities’ admission pages.