Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (Combined Science)
The chemistry pathway within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science explores substances and chemical change within GCSE Combined Science. Particle models, reactions and calculations help students explain observations and evaluate evidence.
Choose your Edexcel Combined Science Chemistry tier
Select Foundation or Higher to match your school's exam entry.
Foundation
Placeholder: Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Foundation
Browse the Foundation-tier chemistry content within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science. Use the course and tier confirmed by your school.
Higher
Placeholder: Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Higher
Browse the Higher-tier chemistry content within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science. Use the course and tier confirmed by your school.
Combined Science brings biology, chemistry and physics together in a qualification worth two GCSEs. This page focuses on its chemistry content; it is not a separate Chemistry GCSE.
Your Combined Science course
This pathway covers the chemistry content within Edexcel GCSE Combined Science (1SC0).
Scientific understanding and practical work
Written assessment draws on scientific knowledge, the application of ideas, practical methods and the interpretation of results.
Official course information
See the Combined Science specification on Pearson's GCSE Sciences page.