Advanced Higher Chemistry
Course Specification (04/06/2026)
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Session 2026-27 onwards
Session 2025-26
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Advanced Higher Chemistry Specimen Question Paper
October 2019
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.
Coursework (04/06/2026)
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.
Session 2026-27 onwards
Session 2025-26
- Advanced Higher Chemistry coursework assessment task September 2025
Understanding Standards (04/06/2026)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Advanced Higher Chemistry Project (17.87 MB)(14 minutes) (25.33 MB) (revised June 2026) (24.30 MB)
- Chemistry Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7) (36.85 MB)
Changes to understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (18/09/2025)
Course Reports
- 2025 Advanced Higher Chemistry course report September 2025
- 2024 Advanced Higher Chemistry course report November 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Chemistry course report September 2023