During this course you may study the following topics:
- Atomic structure and the periodic table,
- Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter,
- Quantitative chemistry,
- Chemical changes,
- Energy changes,
- The rate and extent of chemical change,
- Organic chemistry,
- Chemical analysis,
- Chemistry of the atmosphere and
- Using resources.
Throughout the course you are expected to carry out practical experiments to develop your investigational skills.
You will need:
- GCSE English and maths at grade 3 (D) or above, or Functional Skills level 2 accepted.
- Equivalent qualifications or experience accepted
- If you do not have any formal qualifications, you must pass an entry exam.
- Successfully complete an interview with a course tutor
- A satisfactory reference may be required.
This qualification is linear which means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course. Mock exams and revision sessions will be conducted through the year Two end of year exams will take place in May/ June 2023
What is assessed in Paper 1
- Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
- Quantitative chemistry
- Energy changes.
What is assessed in Paper 2
- The rate and extent of chemical change
- Organic chemistry
- Chemical analysis
- Chemistry of the atmosphere
- Using resources
How it is assessed
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Foundation and Higher Tier
- 100 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Questions
- Multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response.
Upon successful completion of this one-year programme you may be able to study on an Access to HE course.
- You will learn in the science laboratories with experienced and enthusiastic tutors.
- The Chemistry GCSE is taught 3 hours weekly on Friday Afternoon at Ealing Green College.
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your studies and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, you may be eligible for fee remission to cover your course fees, depending on your circumstances. For more information on fee remission, please click here.
Course Fee: £447
You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here for more information.
