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Course Summary
Course Description
The course consists of 3 modules and a practical component taught over 2 years,
The subject content is designed to be interesting and relevant to real world experiences providing a stepping stone to future study.
Further Information about our courses including results
Students who study A Level Chemistry at King Ecgbert School achieve approximately 1/2 grade higher than the national average (comparing students with similar GCSE grades) which results in a consistently higher proportion of students achieving A*-B.
We have achieved considerable success in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (Y12), and the Royal Society of Chemistry Olympiad (Y13)
Financial Information
There is no financial requirement to this course but there will be opportunities for you to purchase revision guides if you wish to.
Course Details
Course Content and Teaching Units
Year 12 & 13
• Physical Chemistry
Atomic structure, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria, Amount of substance
• Inorganic Chemistry
Periodicity, Group 2, Group 7
• Organic Chemistry
Nomenclature, Alkanes, Alkenes, Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols, Analysis
• Practical endorsement
12 required practical's to demonstrate a range of skills over the 2 years.
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/chemistry-7404-7405
How will it be delivered and assessed?
The course is assessed by written examinations using a variety of assessment styles, including multiple choice, short and long answer questions:
• A level (7405): Three exams in Y13 (each paper 2 hours)
• There will be 2 sets of internal exams in year 12 to inform you of your progress.
Physical Chemistry and Practical skills are assessed in all of the examination papers:
Entry requirements
6 in Chemistry or 7-7 in combined if studied and grade 6 or above in Maths. If you do not achieve a 7-7 but sat the higher tier, we will review your individual papers. We will accept if percentages are equivalent to a 6-6 in the subject you wish to study*.
* Results breakdown from exam board/feeder school needed.
Summer 2026 grade boundaries will be used.
Your next steps...
This course lays the groundwork for further study in courses such as Chemistry, Medicine and Pharmacy. It is a qualification that gives the opportunity to develop a wide variety of key skills and competencies including literacy, numeracy, dexterity, resilience and analytical and logical thinking; opening doors to a number of careers.
Here are some of the routes our Chemistry students have taken:
Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Biology, Theoretical Physics, RAF, Police, Paramedic, Teaching, Forensic Science, Analytical Chemist.
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