Higher Chemistry

The Higher Chemistry Course endeavours to build on learners’ curiosity, interest and enthusiasm for chemistry in a range of contexts. The skills of scientific inquiry and investigation are developed the study of the applications of chemistry in everyday contexts serve to highlight the relevance of the subject.

Higher Chemistry is designed to follow on from National 5 Chemistry and is suitable for learners who have achieved a very good grade at National 5.

The Higher Chemistry course covers 4 units:

  • Chemical Changes and Structure
  • Nature’s Chemistry
  • Chemistry in Society
  • Researching Chemistry

To find out more about the CfE Higher Chemistry course visit the SQA website.