GCE A Level Chemistry

Course summary

A Level Chemistry attempts to answer the question: What is the world made of? The search for that answer makes A Level Chemistry a truly fascinating subject, as you study the wide breadth of chemistry, from how catalysts are used in exhaust systems to how nuclear magnetic resonance is used for MRI scans in hospitals. Your experimentation work in our well-equipped laboratories also develops a range of useful skills, including problem-solving, teamwork, communication and analysis, that are needed for future study and employment. What you will learn in Year 12: • Physical chemistry • Inorganic chemistry • Organic chemistry What you will learn in Year 13: • Physical chemistry 2 • Inorganic chemistry 2 • Organic chemistry 2 Assessment: You will be assessed by three exams, taken at the end of Year 13. You also complete 12 practicals during your two-year course. Looking ahead: A Level Chemistry can open many doors, since it is rightly seen as a challenging and academic course that impresses universities and future employers. If you are thinking to read law, then A Level Chemistry demonstrates that you can cope with difficult concepts, yet it also brings balance to your studies if you are contemplating an arts degree. While A Level Chemistry is often required if you wish to study veterinary medicine or medicine, meaning it can lead to careers in healthcare, it is also useful for employment in fields related to biological sciences, physics, mathematics, pharmacology and analytical chemistry.