Achieve your GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier qualification with this distance learning course from Open Study College. With our online GCSEs, you can gain an official qualification whilst studying at your own pace in your own time.
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GCSEs are recognised qualifications that are often a gateway to further learning. GCSEs are one of the most popular and sought-after level 2 qualifications in the UK. Core subjects consist of mathematics, English, and science, and are key requirements for many jobs and entry to further levels of study.
We offer a range of online GCSEs, including this GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier qualification awarded by AQA.
Chemistry is a branch of science and in our GCSE Chemistry course, you will study the subject of matter, the substances that form matter and their properties and reactions, as well as the elements of the Earth and its atmosphere.
If you are considering a future in healthcare or medicine, engineering, forensics or just interested in the subject, study our online chemistry GCSE course and gain a fully recognised GCSE qualification.
Please note, the foundation tier course will award grades of between 1-4. Students who fail to meet the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. Please see our higher tier course for grades between 4-9.
AQA specification code: 8462
You will be assessed across the above units by two paper-based examinations and a series of practical assessments undertaken at an examination centre under supervision.
We strongly advise you to take your practical assessments and written exams so you can gain the full GCSE qualification, awarded by AQA.
If you add the exams and practicals package to your enrolment, we will book the exams and practicals for you. Just let us know when you are ready and we will book them for you!
If you choose to add your exams and practicals to your enrolment, you will need to sit your exams at our GCSE exam centre in Birmingham.
You have one full year to complete your course which starts from your enrolment date. During this time, you have access to full tutor support through email.
You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol on our GCSE Chemistry course. This course is for students aiming to achieve grades 1-5.
If you are wishing to study towards grades 4-9 choose GCSE Chemistry Higher Tier.
This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.
The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:
Once you have studied the course and successfully passed the examinations and practical assessments, you will be awarded your AQA GCSE Chemistry.
You will achieve a grade between 1-5 with the foundation tier paper. The highest grade you can achieve is 5. Students who fail to meet the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U (unclassified) and will not receive a qualification certificate. For students wishing to achieve grades 4-9, please choose our GCSE Chemistry, Higher Tier.
Successful students with a reasonable grade will be able to go on to study A Level Chemistry.
Yes. This qualification is exactly the same GCSE chemistry course you would receive from a school or college. It is accredited by AQA. The only difference is you are able to study this course at your own pace, in your own environment.
When enroling onto our GCSE chemistry course you will receive:
If you choose a study pack, you will also receive a pen, highlighter, and notebook.
You will need to take the official GCSE exams and practicals in order to fully complete this course and gain a qualification in GCSE chemistry.
If you pick the ‘exam + practicals’ option, we will book the exams and practicals for you. Just let us know when you are ready and we will book these.
If you choose to add your exams and practicals to your enrolment, you will need to sit your exams at our GCSE exam centre in Birmingham.
Please note, you can only achieve up to a grade 5 with the foundation tier. For students wishing to study towards grades 4-9, please choose our GCSE Chemistry Higher Tier course.
No, all costs are included within the price! If you don’t add on the exams, you will need to book and pay for these separately. You may want to purchase textbooks to supplement your course, but this is entirely optional.
You are still able to study our GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier course, but must take the examinations within the UK, as this is the only guaranteed way to access exam centres.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.