Chemistry SKE (self-funded only)

Our online Chemistry SKE is a flexible course, allowing you to address gaps in your knowledge of Chemistry at GCSE and A-level. You’ll also be able to address your understanding of KS3 Physics and Biology.

Study a Chemistry SKE course at Sussex

We offer a range of units for trainees, from KS3 to A-Level. All GCSE and A-level units are supported by excellent interactive A-level Ace resources. These include access to all three sciences at GCSE and your specialist subject at A-level. Your access to these resources will continue into your training year, even after your SKE is complete.

Course structure

The Sussex online Chemistry SKE is available as a self-funded course. The course lengths available are:

• 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 or 700 hours.

Once you have enrolled, you will be able to select from the following four-week (100 hour) units:

• KS3 Science (focussed on developing your non-specialist sciences to KS3 standard)
• KS3/KS4 Practical Science (practical science skills across the three Sciences, but specialising in Chemistry)
• GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 – Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Bonding, Quantitative Chemistry, Chemical Changes, Energy Changes
• GCSE Chemistry Paper 2 – Rates, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, Atmosphere, Resources
• A-Level Chemistry – Physical Chemistry, Bonding, Energetics, Rates and REDOX
• A-Level Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
• A-Level Chemistry – Physical Chemistry II
• A-Level Chemistry – Inorganic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II.

You’ll be assessed via a portfolio of evidence for each unit, including a subject knowledge audit, subject knowledge study, exam question tasks and consolidation tasks.

Resources

In addition to input from specialist subject tutors you will also receive:

• a physical copy of a GCSE and/or A-level textbook, as well as a revision guide
• a full subscription to A-level Ace revision materials, an interactive course of videos and short assessments – you’ll have access to all three sciences for GCSE and the materials for A-level in your specialist subject, and you’ll retain access into your training year
• a fully paid subscription to Exampro, a database of past KS3, GCSE and A-level exam questions
• access to thousands of relevant physical and e-books through our Library
• licensed software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• access to Box of Broadcasts, a huge collection of documentaries, schools TV, films and drama that you can stream for free. 

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