Chemistry – Senior Phase

Chemistry N4 and N5

The National Chemistry courses consist of three main units as shown below. The National 4 Chemistry course also has an additional Added Value Unit (AVU).

  • Chemical Changes and Structure
  • Nature’s Chemistry
  • Chemistry in Society

Additional information on the courses and assessment can be found on the following websites:

Chemistry N4 – BBC Bitesize

Chemistry N4 – SQA website

Chemistry N5 – BBC Bitesize

Chemistry N5 – SQA website

Evans2chemweb – Interactive website – check with your teacher for school log-in

Chemistry N5 – SQA Understanding Standards


Higher Chemistry

The Chemistry Higher course consists of 4 units:

  • Chemical Changes and Structure
  • Nature’s Chemistry
  • Chemistry in Society
  • Researching Chemistry

Additional information on the courses and assessment can be found on the following websites:

Chemistry H – SQA website

Chemistry H – BBC Bitesize

Chemistry H – scholar log-in

Chemistry H – SQA Understanding Standards


Advanced Higher Chemistry

The Chemistry Advanced Higher course consists of 3 units:

  • Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis
  • Researching Chemistry

Additional information on the courses and assessment can be found on the following websites:

Chemistry AH – SQA website

Chemistry AH – scholar log-in

Chemistry AH – SQA Understanding Standards