Course information
Chemistry - A Level
Kingsley Academy - Hounslow
02085724461
Cecil Road, Hounslow, TW3 1AX
Course summary

A-level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. Possible degree options: the top five degree courses taken by students who have an A-level in Chemistry are: Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Mathematics and Pharmacology. Studying an A-level Chemistry related degree at university gives you all sorts of exciting career options, including: Analytical chemist, Chemical engineer, Clinical biochemist, Pharmacologist, Doctor, Research scientist (physical sciences), Toxicologist, Chartered certified accountant, Environmental consultant, Higher education lecturer, Patent attorney, Science writer, Secondary school teacher.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Grade 6 in GCSE Science. Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 6 in English Language

How you'll be assessed

There are 12 physical, 6 inorganic and 16 organic chemistry modules, as well as 12 required practicals. Topics studied include, but aren’t limited to: Physical Chemistry (Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance, Kinetics, Energetics) Inorganic Chemistry (Periodicity, Group 2 and 7, Transition Metals) Organic Chemistry (Alkanes, Optical Isomerism, Aromatic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis) How will the course be assessed? The course is assessed with three terminal exams: Paper 1 – Inorganic and Physical (35%) Paper 2 - Organic and Physical (35%) Paper 3 – All modules (30%) The competency of practical skills is assessed by the teacher and reported to AQA, as well as being embedded in written exams.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHounslow
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressCecil Road, Hounslow, TW3 1AX