Description
IGCSE Chemistry
Course code: 4CH1
Delivery method: Online
Course duration: 12 Months
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry
Awarding body: Edexcel
This IGCSE Chemistry course is a great introduction to chemistry. Not only do you get to study online, but you get a fantastic grounding in the principles of chemistry, the elements, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and how chemistry works in society.
This course is a great precursor to A Level Study with a view to higher education.
This is the E-book version of the course with the full course content and quizzes, but without tutor support or Tutor Marked Assessment (TMA) marking. If you would like to add tutor support onto your course, please contact us as this can be added on for just £35 per course if you are already a student with us.
Chemistry course overview
Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by Edexcel), you will have achieved an internationally recognised Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) qualification.
Skills gained
- Learn about the themes and patterns in chemistry.
- Develop an appreciation of the practical nature of chemistry.
- Acquiring experimental and investigative skills based on safe techniques.
- Appreciate the importance of the scientific method.
- Learn how to develop hypotheses and test them.
- Understanding the value of chemistry in the world.
Course outline
This course is divided into 2 units:
Unit 1: Chemistry Paper 1 Paper code: 4CH1/1C (66% of the total IGCSE marks)
Exam Availability: January and May/June
Written examination: 2 hours
Unit 2: Chemistry Paper 2 Paper Code: 4CH1/2C (33% of the total IGCSE marks)
Exam Availability: January and May/June
Written examination: 1 hour
Course content
Unit 1: Chemistry 1
Module 1: Principles of chemistry
Module 2: Chemistry of the elements
Module 3: Organic chemistry
Unit 2: Chemistry 2
Module 1: Physical chemistry
Module 2: Chemistry in society
Assessment
The Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry qualification is gained once the 2 exam papers are successfully completed. These exams are administered by Edexcel and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments.
This is the E-book version of the course with the full course content and quizzes, but without tutor support or Tutor Marked Assessment (TMA) marking. If you would like to add tutor support onto your course, please contact us as this can be added on for just £35 per course if you are already a student with us.
Method of study
Online
The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
