Course information
Chemistry
Woolwich Polytechnic School - Greenwich
02083107000
Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT
Course summary

What’s included • Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations. • Amount of substance • Acid-base and redox reactions • Electrons, bonding and structure • The periodic table and periodicity • Group 2 and the halogens • Reaction rates and equilibrium • pH and buffers • Enthalpy, entropy and free energy • Redox and electrode potentials • Transition elements • Organic chemistry • Polymers • Organic Synthesis • Analytical techniques (IR and MS) • Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR)

Entry requirements

Chemistry GCSE grade 6 or Additional Science grade B (grade 6in the Chemistry exam unit) All students need to have at least 5 GCSEs at 9 to 5 including English at Grade 5 AND Maths at a level 4 (includes Level 2 Vocational at Merit or Distinction)

How you'll be assessed

Method of assessment AS Level: 2 x 1hr 30mins exminations • Breadth in Chemistry (50%) • Depth in Chemistry (50%) A Level: 2 x 2hr 15mins examinations & 1 x 1hr 30mins examinations • Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (37%) • Synthesis and analytical techniques (37%) • Unified Chemistry (26%) A wide range of question types including: multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityGreenwich
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeBoys
AddressHutchins Road, Thamesmead, London, SE28 8AT