Chemistry IGCSE

This home study course will introduce you to the basic principles of chemistry and prepares you for the Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry examination.

If you are thinking of a career in engineering, food processing or medicine, knowledge of chemistry is essential. Similarly, if you intend to study any science in any capacity, an understanding of chemistry will provide you with a good foundation on which to build your knowledge.

This distance learning IGCSE course introduces you to all the basic principles of chemistry. You will cover a range of topics and try out a number of simple experiments to help bring your studies to life.

Access to a laboratory is not required for this course.

Helps you

• learn about a wide range of substances and how to identify the properties that define them
• find out how to bring about chemical changes through the use of electricity and heat
• study the families of elements and chemical formulae in the context that they appear in nature
• discover more about the earth's natural resources, and how we use them and can protect them

Topics include

• Principles of chemistry
• Chemistry of the elements
• Organic chemistry
• Physical chemistry
• Chemistry in society

Entry requirements and hours of study

• No previous knowledge is required for this course.
• You should allow 120-150 hours' study time, plus extra time for completing assignments.

Specification

Edexcel International 43CH0

Assignments & Coursework

Two exams, 2hrs (120 marks) and 1hr (60 marks), no coursework. 15 NEC marked assignments.

For full assessment details please check your specification with the relevant awarding body.