CHEMISTRY
In this two year course you will gain an understanding of:
- The building blocks that make the world around us, how they interact with each other and how this knowledge is used to design new materials
- Why and how chemical reactions happen and how we can control them in industrial processes
- The role that Chemistry plays in living things and how it can help the development of new medicines
The course follows the AQA A-level specification which provides a good balance between the three main theoretical aspects of Chemistry: physical, inorganic and organic. Practical work is an essential part of the course and every opportunity is taken to develop students’ investigative skills.
Assessment:
| Paper 1 | Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Written exam (2h) 105 marks |
35% of the A-level |
| Paper 2 | Physical and Organic Chemistry Written exam (2h) 105 marks |
35% of the A-level |
| Paper 3 | Synoptic examination Written exam (2h) 90 marks This paper will assess any content taught throughout the two years as well as practical skills and data analysis, |
30% of the A-level |
Suggested Entry Requirements
Suggested Entry Requirements
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry (single subject) or 6-6 in Combined Science, plus a 6 in Mathematics
Progression
Progression
A-level Chemistry is a highly-regarded qualification and is an essential entry requirement for many scientific courses including medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, all biological subjects, agriculture, biochemistry, geology, chemistry, physics, and all branches of engineering.
