Chemistry: Advanced Higher

Entry Requirements:

The course is suitable for candidates who are secure in their attainment of Higher Chemistry or an equivalent qualification. It is designed for candidates who can respond to a level of challenge, especially those considering further study or a career in Chemistry and related disciplines

Course Content:

• The course builds on the knowledge and skills developed by candidates in the Higher Chemistry course and continues to develop their curiosity, interest and enthusiasm for chemistry in a range of contexts. Skills of scientific inquiry and investigation are developed throughout the course.
• Three Units plus a project : Inorganic chemistry; Physical chemistry; Organic chemistry; Instrumental analysis; Researching chemistry.

Assessment:

• Throughout Advanced Higher Science Courses, pupils are assessed throughout the year in the form of unit assessments, practical assessments and homework tasks. All sciences engage pupils through both theory and practical work.
• An extended project on a related area of the discrete science must be undertaken at Advanced Higher. This is then marked externally by the SQA.
• The final grade for the Advanced Higher course depends on both the final examination and the assignment grade combined.
• Pupils are graded from A to D at Advanced Higher levels.