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GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier
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This GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier online course is a great way to achieve a nationally recognised qualification from the comfort of your home. Say goodbye to scheduled classes, quizzes, and homework, and say hello to personal tutor support, exam-informed study guides, and self-assessment exercises!
The foundation tier of GCSE Chemistry will cover the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry, and focuses on core topics rather than the more advanced aspects offered in GCSE Chemistry Higher tier. The foundation tier allows for students to achieve grades in the range of 1-5 (with 5 being the upper limit). It has been designed for students who may find the subject challenging and would like a more accessible method of passing the exam.
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While it’s possible to complete the course without exams and practicals, passing them is essential to achieve the full GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier qualification.
Please keep in mind that the Foundation Tier has a maximum grade of 5. Students aiming for grades 6-9 can take a look at our GCSE Chemistry Higher Tier course.
Total cost if courses bought separately: £1,485
Divided into 10 units, this Chemistry GCSE Foundation Tier course will help you achieve a foundation of chemistry knowledge that you will use to pass your exams.
This course will:
Qualification Number: 601/8757/8
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Unit 2: Bonding, Structure, and Properties of Matter
Unit 3: Quantitative Chemistry
Unit 4: Chemical Changes
Unit 5: Energy Changes
Unit 6: The Rates and Extent of Chemical Change
Unit 7: Organic Chemistry
Unit 8: Chemical Analysis
Unit 9: 9. Chemistry of the Atmosphere
Unit 10: Using Resources
To successfully achieve a Chemistry GCSE, you will be required to sit and pass two GCSE written exams, as well as a practical examination. These exams will be held at an official exam centre, where you will be supervised throughout. There is a separate fee for booking your exams, which will be paid directly to the exam centre at the time of booking. We’ll help you with booking your exams when you’re ready, and they’ll take place in May and June.
Paper 1
Paper 1 will assess your understanding of units 1-5 (Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes). It is made up of multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions.
Paper 2
Paper 2 will assess your understanding of units 6-10 (The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources). It is made up of multiple choice, structured, closed short answer, and open response questions.
Practical Assessment
Practicals are required to achieve this qualification but if you are unable to participate, you can enrol on the IGCSE Chemistry instead. In this qualification, you would not be required to complete the practicals, however examination is still required.
No prior knowledge or skills are needed to enrol!
Upon successful completion of your exams, you will be awarded an AQA GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier Qualification.
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All our GCSE resources have been created with one goal in mind: to make revising more accessible and engaging. Exam expert personal tutors, detailed study guides, and materials will send you on your way to acing your exams with the highest marks possible.
You’ll be supported on the way to success with our self-assessment tasks and tutor-marked study questions to ensure that you grasp and retain the material.
We believe that no student should ever have to feel like they are studying alone. Whether you need detailed guidance or just have a quick question, our team is here to help!
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You have 2 years to complete this course, but can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs.
The decision to study at a foundation or higher tier for your GCSEs depends on your current level of knowledge and your future goals.
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Practical exams are currently only available in our Birmingham exam centre. Theory exams are available at most of our centres UK wide.
Alternatively, you are also welcome to use a private exam centre of your choosing.
When you’re ready, we’ll help you book your exams.
There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a 10 month period.
If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:
No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).
Students who reside outside of the United Kingdom are able to study our GCSE courses. However, examinations must occur within the UK.
There are no prerequisites or required qualifications to study this course.
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