Section 10.2 – FC Path (SA) Chem Part 1 Pass Letter
The Part I examination, with a pass mark of 50% comprises two 3-hour closed–book written examination papers with a subminimum of 50% (ie candidates need to attain 50% in each paper).
Paper 1 contain MCQs and short answer questions.
Paper 2 is a mixture of cases, calculations and OSPEs.
Current format for Part I
Paper 1: 75 MCQs and 75 Short answer questions (2 x 75 marks = 150 marks).
Paper 2: 8 cases (40 marks); 6 OSPE questions (30 marks); 6 calculations (30 marks); Total = 100 marks.