GCSE Chemistry is available as a one-year course.
This course is suitable for progression onto any chemistry-based level 3 course such as Access to HE or A-Levels. It is also for students who need a science GCSE for Primary Teaching (alternatively GCSE Biology is also suitable).
The exam board we use is Edexcel.
The next courses start early September.
Course Structure
Teaching is through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical experiments.
Teaching is face-to-face in college, not online.
Assessment is by two external examinations which are scheduled for May and June 2026. The exams can be done at Foundation Tier (allowing achievement at grades 1 – 5) or Higher tier (allowing achievement at grades 4 – 9). Students can choose their Tier in February.
There is no assessed coursework for these courses but there are 8 practical investigations which are compulsory for all students. The exams include questions relating to these practicals.
Attendance at a minimum of 80% is required for entry to the exams.
Assessment Methods
100% external exams – Paper 1 in May, Paper 2 in June.
Course Fees
UK
We do not currently have fee information available for this course. Please contact us for further information.
Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 2
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Part-Time
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