CHEMISTRY
SCQF LEVEL 6 - Higher
Higher Chemistry offers pupils a range of chemical topics ranging from periodicity, structure and bonding to learning the molecular relevance of carbon-based consumer products and how to control the productivity of industrial processes. This is suited to pupils who have an interest in chemistry and enjoy understanding how the internal mechanics of molecules have an impact on every part of our every day lives.
QUALIFICATION
Higher Chem
DURATION
1 Year full time/
5 periods per week
COURSEWORK
Assignment (20%)
EXAM
2 paper
Multiple choice – 40 minutes
Paper 2 – 2.5 hours
COST
None
TEACHERS
TBC
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Three units of work which cover a range of topics that appeal to many interests and support skills applicable to many courses in higher education. This course provides the opportunity for lots of practical work allowing pupils to participate in experiential learning and develop problem-solving skills for real-time issues.
The units of work include: chemical changes and structure, nature’s chemistry, chemistry in society and researching chemistry.
wHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?
Experiential learning through skills-based practical experiments
Opportunities to work in groups
Opportunity to develop problem-solving and analytical skills which are sought after by industry employers
A breadth of topics which relate to other science subjects
High quality learning and teaching
KEY FACTS
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
entry requirements
National 5 A/B or a crash higher (if recommended) Please speak to the Faculty Head.
what will you get?
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Higher Science Qualification – Often desirable for many university and/or college course including medicine, dentistry & engineering.
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Laboratory skills - Often desirable for post-school employment in industrial & scientific sectors.
progress
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
EMPLOYMENT
The range of careers that would benefit from attaining this course are wide ranging. Here are a few career areas on apprentice and/or university level:
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Engineering
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Medical careers
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Pharmacological pathways
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Forensic science
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Teaching
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Materials Technology
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Quality control & environment based roles.
my world of work
This link will take you to an excellent resource on MyWOW which looks at potential career routes when you select a combination of subjects.
STUDENT STORIES
Information from pupils who have studied this course as to how they feel it was.
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