Higher Chemistry
- Location
- Distance/Online Learning
- SCQF Level
- 6
- Start Date & time
- 19 Aug 2025 @ 6 - 9pm (Tuesday evenings)
- Qualification Type
- Higher
- Course Type
- Evening
- Duration
- 1 year (August - June)
£550.00
The SQA Higher Chemistry aims to extends your knowledge and understanding of the physical and natural environments, through a wide range of studies including chemical reaction rates, enthalpy and patterns in the Periodic Table.
Please note: This course will be primarily taught online with College attendance required for induction, practical lessons and assessments.
What will I learn?
If English is not your first language, for study at SCQF Level 6 you must be able to demonstrate English language skills at that level (e.g. SQA Higher level or IELTS 6).
The course develops greater knowledge of bonding, structure and properties, and of the mole, and enables you to acquire an enhanced understanding of:
- Carbon compound reactions
- Nomenclature and structural formulae
- Polymers and natural products.
You will also study:
- Hess’s Law
- Equilibrium
- Acids and bases
- Redox reactions
- Nuclear chemistry.
Thinking of joining?
If you'd like a place on this course, you must:
- Ensure you meet the entry requirements
- Pay the full fee of £550
Payment options:
- Pay the full fee of £550
- Pay in 3 installments via PayPal. Option available at checkout. PayPal account required.
- There is no funding or fee waiver available for this course.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- A or B pass at National 5, Intermediate 2, Standard Grade Credit Level (or equivalent)
Note:
Please ensure you meet these entry requirements prior to making payment. If you pay but do not meet the entry requirements, the College reserve the right to refuse any refund.
You are required to provide your Scottish Candidate Number (SCN) upon booking so we can ensure you meet the entry requirements above.