Course information
Chemistry
Shire Oak Academy - Walsall
01543452518
Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA
Course summary

Chemistry A Level is a two year course and is split into six modules; Modules 1 to 6 combined with the Practical Endorsement, constitutes the full A level. The modules can be summarised as: The modules can be summarised as: Module 1: Development of Practical Skills - this module underpins the whole of the specification, and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The practical skills in this module are likely to be assessed within written examinations and (for A Level only) within the Practical Endorsement. Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry - covering concepts required throughout the remaining modules Module 3: Periodic table and Energy Module 4: Core Organic Chemistry Module 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements (A Level only) Module 6: Organic Chemistry and Analysis (A Level only)

Entry requirements

At least a grade 6 at GCSE Chemistry or at least a 6-6 in Trilogy Science and a grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics are necessary

How you'll be assessed

A Level Paper 1: 2 hours 15 mins with short, structured questions, extended answer questions and a multiple choice section. (Assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) A Level Paper 2: 2 hours 15 mins with short, structured questions, extended answer questions and a multiple choice section. (Assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) A Level Paper 3: 1 hour 30 mins with short, structured questions and extended response. (Assesses content from all modules 1 to 6 )

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWalsall
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed
AddressLichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA