Chemistry
Course summary
By studying chemistry at Advanced level students will acquire a wide range of skills and learn about ideas and concepts which address all the important questions in modern science. You will learn about a number of the key issues which face us, from environmental issues to new developments in pharmaceuticals. The skills that you will develop whilst studying an A-Level in Chemistry are wide ranging and will prepare you for a variety of careers. You will develop problem solving, time management and team working skills whilst carrying out a wide variety of experiments. You will become adept at data handling, demonstrate your numeracy and have opportunities to become a more confident communicator. ● Advanced inorganic and physical chemistry: The topics covered will include: atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding and structure, redox I, inorganic chemistry and the Periodic Table, formulae, equations and amounts of substance, energetics I, equilibrium I, equilibrium II, acid-base equilibria, energetics II, redox II and transition metals. ● Core organic and physical chemistry: The topics covered are bonding and structure, redox I, formulae, equations and amounts of substance, organic chemistry I, modern analytical techniques I, kinetics I, kinetics II, organic chemistry II, organic chemistry III, modern analytical techniques II, general and practical principles in chemistry. Half of the paper will focus on testing students’ knowledge and understanding of practical skills and techniques. Progression opportunities: Students will be able to follow many careers in healthcare such as medicine, pharmacy and dentistry. However, the course is also extremely useful in careers in the biological sciences, physics, mathematics, pharmacology and analytical chemistry. Chemistry is also taken by many law applicants as it shows students can cope with difficult concepts. Learners need Chemistry to study veterinary science and medicine. Speakers, Trips, conferences or other educational opportunities: Students will have opportunities to attend conferences and lectures that are conducted by Universities. There are also the Science Club, trips and visits, links with primary schools, science workshops and a Biology Field Trip. For further information, see Mrs Anthony or Ms Patel
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
5 GCSEs at grades 9-6 and also a GCSE grade 6/7 in Separate (Biology or Chemistry) or Double Award Science, English Language and Mathematics. Science grades should have been obtained through the higher tier papers.
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Assessment
Half of the paper will focus on testing students’ knowledge and understanding of practical skills and techniques.
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