Chemistry A Level

Assessment

Chemistry is an exam-based course. Students will sit 3 exams at the end of Year 13: Paper 1 – Physical and inorganic chemistry, 2 hours 15 minutes Paper 2 – Organic and analytical chemistry, 2 hours 15 minutes Paper 3 – Unified concepts – a synoptic look at wide areas of chemistry knowledge, 1 hour 30 minutes. Throughout the course students will complete several pieces of formal practical work. These are used to award the ‘Practical Accreditation’, certifying students as competent practical workers.