Malvern College is proud of the fact that Nuffield Physics was developed in the school’s laboratories by the then Head of Physics, J. L. Lewis.

Physics at Malvern enables pupils to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding so that they may do as well as possible in their external Physics examinations. However it is more than that. It attempts to make pupils aware of the relevance of physics to environmental, social, technical and economic issues and to their lives. Through studying Physics pupils develops the ability for innovative thought and problem solving. Additionally their interest is stimulated so that they feel encouraged to continue their studies in the subject.

The philosophy of the Physics Department is to encourage pupils' analytical skills, rather than their ability to recall factual knowledge. The approach is to ensure that they are given as much first hand practical experience as possible.

In the Foundation Year (Year 9) the study of Physics as an independent subject is compulsory. For the Remove (Year 10) and Hundred (year 11) Physics is offered as part of the Dual Award Science IGCSE (which also contains elements of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science) or as a separate IGCSE.

At A level, the AS/A2 Physics course is designed to reflect Physics as it is practised and used today. The course content ranges from the study of fundamental particles and Quantum Physics to modern Cosmology. It will also try to put many of the topics studied into context by looking at their application to the modern world from communications materials.

Physics in the IB is offered at both Higher and Standard Level. It involves three connected domains of knowledge and skills; Laws of Physics, experimental skills and thirdly, social and historical aspects of Physics as an evolving human study about nature.

In the Sixth Form Physics is offered at both A level and in the International Baccalaureate (IB).