Advanced Higher Chemistry
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Specification
September 2019
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Course reports
Course Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
- 2019 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2018
Verification Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
- 2019 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2019 - Chemistry Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
June 2019
- 2018 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2018 - Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 2
May 2018 - Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 2 May 2017
- Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
Understanding Standards
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Audio Presentation
Course assessment overview
- Webinar (recording): Video overview of course assessment from session 2019-20 (59.75 MB)
- Webinar: Q and A (51 KB)
Changes to understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
