A Level Chemistry

Chemistry allows you to learn more about the structure of the world around you through experiments and find out about the chemical reactions that we encounter every day, whether it be in breathing, baking or driving a car.

The units covered in this course include:

• Development of practical skills in chemistry
• Foundations in chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Core organic chemistry
• Physical chemistry and transition elements
• Organic chemistry and analysis

A number of specifications will be changing and prospectus entries are based on information we have to date. This means that course content may be subject to change.

Examination and practical endorsement.

3 exams at the end of the second year.

• Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry - 2 hours 15 minutes
• Synthesis and analytical techniques - 2 hours 15 minutes
• Unified chemistry - 1 hour 30 minutes

5 GCSEs to include grade 6 in Maths and 2 Science subjects and at least a 4 in English and one other subject

Chemistry develops lots of skills that are relevant for employment or study at a higher level such as problem solving, scientific method, practical work and use of number. Chemistry is essential if you want to study medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, forensic science or veterinary science at a higher level. Other popular choices for progression include chemistry, chemical engineering and biochemistry. Chemistry is often a desired choice for entrance to other science-based courses and occupations.