IGCSE Chemistry

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Unlock the mysteries of everyday chemistry with our IGCSE Chemistry course. Perfect for aspiring health professionals and those pursuing higher education.

IGCSE Chemistry

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About This Course

Chemistry is a comprehensive, demanding, and ultimately fulfilling subject crucial for various academic paths.

Uncover the secrets behind everyday phenomena with IGCSE Chemistry. Explore questions like why ice floats or why the sea is salty. This engaging course enhances scientific skills and knowledge through logic and rational thinking.

The Chemistry IGCSE is ideal for future health professionals in medicine, veterinary science, nursing, dentistry, and forensic science. It also serves as a foundation for A-levels or university studies when combined with other GSCEs.

Course Benefits

Divided into 4 units, this Chemistry IGCSE course will help you achieve a foundation of chemistry knowledge that you will use to pass your exams.

This course will:

  • Enable you to attain a Chemistry IGCSE qualification
  • Provide access to personal-tutor guidance and mentorship for exam success
  • Alleviate stress from revision with the flexibility to study from home at your own pace.

Course Units

Qualification Number: 1CH0

Unit 1: Principles of Chemistry

Unit 2: Inorganic Chemistry

Unit 3: Physical Chemistry

Unit 4: Organic Chemistry

Assessment

This linear qualification requires students to sit all exams at the course’s end. Two IGCSE standard written exams are mandatory:

  • Paper 1: Written exam, 1 hour 45 minutes, 50% of IGCSE, 100 marks.
  • Paper 2: Written exam, 1 hour 45 minutes, 50% of IGCSE, 100 marks.

Exams feature diverse question styles, including multiple-choice, short-answer, calculations, and extended open-response questions. We guarantee exam space in our partner centres across the UK.

Throughout the course, complete various assignments. While these assignments don’t contribute to your final grade, they offer opportunities to submit work for marking and feedback, aiding in progress monitoring.

Paper 1:

  • 1 hour and 45 minutes written exam
  • 50% of total IGCSE Chemistry, 100 marks

Paper 2:

  • 1 hour and 45 minutes written exam
  • 50% of total IGCSE Chemistry, 100 marks

Required Knowledge

You don’t need to have any prior knowledge or qualifications in chemistry to enrol on this course.

Awarding Body

Upon passing your exams, you’ll have achieved an Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry qualification.

Support

From the time you enrol to the time you sit your exams, you’ll be supported and guided by hands-on tutors and student support. Distance learning doesn’t mean distance support with us, as you’ll be paired with exam-expert personal tutors who will guide and mentor you towards success.

In-depth study guides and self-assessment exercises mean you’ll be able to consolidate what you’ve learned, ready to tackle your exams head on. We’ll even help you book your exams, leaving you able to focus on your studies.

The materials have been designed to make studying for your IGCSEs as engaging and accessible as possible. Revision can be stressful, but we’re committed to providing you with all the support you need to pass your exams.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
  • Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
  • Our customers have rated us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
  • Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
  • We are open later than any other home learning provider.
  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
  • All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!


You have 2 years to complete this course, but can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs.


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:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).


Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).


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.

In other words, if you’re reading this, you’re ready!

 

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