We offer an range of online Chemistry subject knowledge enhancement courses.
Distance learning (online) courses
To be eligible to undertake an online course:
- you must have an offer of a place on a PGCE Teacher Training Programme with the SKE course a condition of that offer
- you must not have attended any Department for Education (DFE) funded SKE courses previously
- your teacher training course must match your SKE subject.
The eight-week programme (200 hours) is for candidates who would like to boost or refresh their knowledge of their specialist subject to GCSE level.
You will cover:
- Atomic Structure and The Periodic Table
- Structure and Bonding in Matter
- Chemical Changes
- Energy Changes in Chemistry
- The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change
- Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Analysis
- Chemical and Allied Industries
- Earth and Atmospheric Science
- GCSE Practical Chemistry.
Apply for the 8-week course
12 weeks (300 hours)
The enhanced GCSE course is designed for candidates needing additional support to boost or refresh they subject knowledge to GCSE.
Core KS3 module topics
You will cover:
- KS2 science
- Starting KS3 science
- Moving from KS3 to KS4 science
- A selection of virtual lessons in science.
Core GCSE module topics
You will cover:
- Formulas Compounds and Mixtures
- Atoms and Atomic Models
- The Periodic Table
- Halogens, Alkali and Transition Metals
- Ions and Iconic Bonding
- Covalent Bonding and Structures
- Properties and Materials
- Moles, Masses and Formulae
- Ratio, Reactants and Concentrations
- Metal Reactivity
- Electrochemistry
- Efficiency and Gas Calculations
- Acids and Alkalis
- Energy Changes and Cells
- Collision Theory
- Catalysts and Reversible Reactions
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymerisation
- Testing and Purity
- Chemistry of the Earth’s Atmosphere
- Portable Water and Alternative Metal Extraction
- Sustainability.
Apply for the 12-week course
The 16-week programme (400 hours) is for applicants who wish to teach A level and already hold strong qualifications in their specialist subject.
You will cover:
- GCSE Chemistry
- Chemistry A level Primer
- Quantitative Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Bonding and Structure
- Chemical Energetics
- Kinetics of Reactions
- Equilibria
- Redox Processes
- Organic Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry.
Apply for the 16-week course
20 weeks (500) hours
The enhanced A level course is designed for candidates needing additional support to boost or refresh their subject knowledge to A level.
Core KS3 module topics
You will cover:
- KS2 science
- Starting KS3 science
- Moving from KS3 to KS4 science
- A selection of virtual lessons in science.
Core A level module topics
You will cover:
- Atomic Structure and Bonding
- The Periodic Table
- Electrochemistry
- Energetics and Kinetics
- Equilibria
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Organic Chemistry 2
- Organic Synthesis and Analysis.
Apply for the 20-week course
24 weeks (600) hours
Our accelerated GCSE and A level course is for candidates needing to boost or refresh their subject knowledge through GCSE to A level.
You will cover:
- Formulas Compounds and Mixtures
- Atoms and Atomic Models
- The Periodic Table
- Halogens, Alkali and Transition Metals
- Ions and Iconic Bonding
- Covalent Bonding and Structures
- Properties and Materials
- Moles, Masses and Formulae
- Ratio, Reactants and Concentrations
- Metal Reactivity
- Electrochemistry
- Efficiency and Gas Calculations
- Acids and Alkalis
- Energy Changes and Cells
- Collision Theory
- Catalysts and Reversible Reactions
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymerisation
- Testing and Purity
- Chemistry of the Earth’s Atmosphere
- Portable Water and Alternative Metal Extraction
- Sustainability.
Core A level module topics
You will cover:
- Atomic Structure and Bonding
- The Periodic Table
- Electrochemistry
- Energetics and Kinetics
- Equilibria
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Organic Chemistry 2
- Organic Synthesis and Analysis.
Apply for the 24-week course
The 28-week programme (700 hours) is for candidates that would benefit from a longer subject knowledge enhancement through GCSE and A level.
You will cover:
- GCSE Chemistry
- Chemistry A level Primer
- Quantitative Chemistry
- Atomic Structure
- Bonding and Structure
- Chemical Energetics
- Kinetics of Reactions
- Equilibria
- Redox Processes
- Organic Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry.
Apply for the 28-week course
Please note: self-funded places are also available.