What this document is
The Higher Chemistry Course Specification is published by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) as part of Scotland's National Qualifications framework, one level below Advanced Higher in SQA's secondary Chemistry pathway. It sets out the course's aims, the skills and knowledge it is meant to build, its structure, and how it is assessed, giving a common reference point for schools and colleges delivering Higher Chemistry.
Higher is the level most commonly used for university entrance in Scotland, and Chemistry at this level is a frequent requirement for science, medicine and engineering degree applications. As with SQA's other subject documents, the specification is periodically revised, so an older copy may not reflect the current edition's content or assessment weighting.
SQA's Chemistry subject overview page brings together the current course specification alongside unit specifications, past papers and assessment-standard guidance for the full range of Chemistry levels, from National 4 through Advanced Higher.
Where to find it
Available from SQA — Chemistry subject overview.