A-level Chemistry attempts to look at the really 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. Progression Routes: Chemistry opens up a world of possibilities and expands your career choices. Chemistry is often called the central science. It links with all the other sciences and underpins many branches of technology from silicon chips to brewing. Chemistry has something for everybody. Whether or not you want to study after you leave school, there are opportunities to begin a career with Chemistry. Once you have a Chemistry qualification you may be surprised at just how many places you could end up working. Here are some examples: Manufacturing Industries including textiles, cosmetics, personal products, pharmaceuticals, food, brewing, detergents and agrochemicals – in research and development, production, waste management and pollution control, quality control, marketing, sales and technical support and general management. In the community - as a doctor, dentist, vet or physiotherapist – alternatively, in the pathology and biochemistry laboratories of hospitals, in government and police forensic science laboratories or as a public analyst. Commerce - in accountancy, banking, computing, sales and marketing, personnel. publishing and patent law. Education - as a teacher or technician in a school, college or university. Not all chemists wear white coats and work in laboratories. The range of jobs available to someone with a chemistry qualification is greater than for most other qualifications. Many employers recognise the value of training in logical thought, problem solving and in numerical and communication skills that forms an integral part of all chemistry courses. If you are thinking of university, chemistry is a good choice of subject to study at A2 level. It is listed as a preferred subject for more degree subjects that any other subject. It’s important to remember not all Chemists wear white lab coats.
GCSE Chemistry Grade 5 and above or 5-5 Combined Science
There will be three 2 hour papers to sit at the end of the two year course. Paper 1 - Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Paper 2 - Physical and Organic Chemistry Paper 3 - Synoptic Paper with practical and multiple choice questions A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the full A-level. Assessment is by teachers, based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams. We will be developing the student’s practical skills in Physics during the course and they will need to complete the twelve compulsory experiments set by the exam board during the two year course. This does not contribute to the A-level award.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 3NS |
A-level Chemistry attempts to look at the really 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. Progression Routes: Chemistry opens up a world of possibilities and expands your career choices. Chemistry is often called the central science. It links with all the other sciences and underpins many branches of technology from silicon chips to brewing. Chemistry has something for everybody. Whether or not you want to study after you leave school, there are opportunities to begin a career with Chemistry. Once you have a Chemistry qualification you may be surprised at just how many places you could end up working. Here are some examples: Manufacturing Industries including textiles, cosmetics, personal products, pharmaceuticals, food, brewing, detergents and agrochemicals – in research and development, production, waste management and pollution control, quality control, marketing, sales and technical support and general management. In the community - as a doctor, dentist, vet or physiotherapist – alternatively, in the pathology and biochemistry laboratories of hospitals, in government and police forensic science laboratories or as a public analyst. Commerce - in accountancy, banking, computing, sales and marketing, personnel. publishing and patent law. Education - as a teacher or technician in a school, college or university. Not all chemists wear white coats and work in laboratories. The range of jobs available to someone with a chemistry qualification is greater than for most other qualifications. Many employers recognise the value of training in logical thought, problem solving and in numerical and communication skills that forms an integral part of all chemistry courses. If you are thinking of university, chemistry is a good choice of subject to study at A2 level. It is listed as a preferred subject for more degree subjects that any other subject. It’s important to remember not all Chemists wear white lab coats.
GCSE Chemistry Grade 5 and above or 5-5 Combined Science
There will be three 2 hour papers to sit at the end of the two year course. Paper 1 - Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Paper 2 - Physical and Organic Chemistry Paper 3 - Synoptic Paper with practical and multiple choice questions A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the full A-level. Assessment is by teachers, based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams. We will be developing the student’s practical skills in Physics during the course and they will need to complete the twelve compulsory experiments set by the exam board during the two year course. This does not contribute to the A-level award.
