CHEMISTRY

Course summary

Studying Chemistry requires your enthusiasm and commitment. You should be prepared to spend around 10 hours a week consolidating classwork using structured independent work, writing up experiments and doing background reading. You will get a real in depth knowledge of Chemistry, preparing you for higher education or giving you the credentials to enhance your job options. The course emphasises the understanding and application of principles rather than learning excessive facts. A high emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental practical skills needed for Chemistry.Students will undertake 14 endorsed practical experiments across the two year A-level, and many other experiments to support their learning. Students will be assessed against the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC) in all experimental work. Students who meet these consistently by the end of the course will be awarded the practical endorsement. This is reported on their results certificate, separately to the exam grade, and forms part of most university offers. Students will also be asked to apply the knowledge and understanding of these experiments in their written exams.