Course information
A Level Chemistry
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy - Leeds
01132757877
Butcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5EA
Course summary

Chemistry at A Level is a rich, interactive course that helps students develop theoretical and practical skills designed to provide a solid grounding for studying Chemistry or subjects requiring Chemistry including Medicine at university. Students will be challenged to gain technical skills that help them to analyse experimental data and explore both traditional and modern theoretical concepts. The two-year course is comprised around three themes, physical, organic and inorganic chemistry. You will study wide ranging ideas including Periodicity through to the analysis of organic molecules, with context lead real world applications being explored.

Entry requirements

Academy Entry Requirements for A Level pathway Grade 6 or above in the separate Science GCSE or grade 66 in Combined Science Students must also attain a grade 5 in Maths GCSE

How you'll be assessed

The A Level qualification consists of three written exams. Paper 1 35% written exam (2 Hours) short and long answer questions Paper 2 35% written exam (2 Hours) short and long answer questions Paper 3 30% written exam (2 Hours) multiple choice, Practical and data skill questions, short questions Subject to successful completion of a series of chemistry experiments, students will also be awarded a practical endorsement certificate in Chemistry. This will demonstrate their achievement in a wide range of chemical experimental techniques.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressButcher Hill, Leeds, LS16 5EA