Chemistry
Course summary
Chemistry is the fascinating study of chemical ideas which are all around us and shape our lives. From the atom to the zwitterion, the concepts covered will amaze and engage you, whilst broadening your scientific understanding. You will apply mathematical understanding in a practical setting and build towards researching and designing your own experiments. All of the skills developed will prepare you for an exciting future in whatever field you choose. It is recommended to study Chemistry with Biology, and/or Physics. It is also complemented by Mathematics. Course Units: Physical Chemistry- Including: atomic structure; bonding; kinetics; chemical equilibria; redox; acids and bases. Inorganic Chemistry- Including: the alkaline earth metals, the halogens: transition metals Organic chemistry- Including: organic analysis; optical isomerism; aldehydes and ketones; polymers; amino acids, proteins and DNA; organic synthesis, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; chromatography. Course Can Lead To: The subject is useful for a wide range of higher education courses and careers including those in the physical sciences (engineering, environmental scientist), biological sciences (biochemistry, medicine, veterinary science and other areas of healthcare) and other related scientific areas such as forensic science and chemical research. Chemistry is also a facilitating subject for other areas such as law, education and journalism. Course Highlights: - Visits to Kingston University for a Pharmacy and Chemistry subject insight day, including practical session in the undergraduate laboratories. - Opportunity to take part in several prestigious competitive events including the Royal Society of Chemistry - Olympiad exam, Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and the Royal Society of Chemistry Analyst competition. - Interactive Spectroscopy in a Suitcase workshop with the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
To qualify to study 3 A level/ Applied subjects, you will need to achieve 6 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English Language or Maths at grade 4 or above. In addition/ within those 6 GCSEs, for this subject you will need to achieve Grade 6 in Maths and grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in Core Science and Grade 7 in Additional Science; GCSE score of 4.8 or above (N.B. Applied Science not accepted) OR Grade 6 in Maths and grade 5 in English Language, Grade 7 in Core Science and Grade 6 in Additional Science; GCSE score of 4.8 or above (N.B. Applied Science not accepted) OR Grade 6 in Maths and grade 5 in English Language, Grade 6 in Chemistry and Grade 6 in either Biology or Physics; GCSE score of 4.8 or above (N.B. Applied Science not accepted)
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Assessment
Assessment is 100% examination-based, with twelve standard experiments being assessed and awarded independently.
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