Course information
Chemistry
Colmers School and Sixth Form College - Birmingham
01214531778
Bristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9NY
Course summary

Year 1 (A-level) Topics include: Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical equilibria, Redox equations, Periodicity, Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols, Organic Analysis Year 2 (A-level) Topics include: Thermodynamics, Electrochemical cells, Transition metals, Optical Isomerism, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Aromatic Chemistry, Amines, Polymers, Amino Acids, Organic Synthesis, NMR Spectroscopy, Chromatography. Chemistry is all around us. From the food you eat and the clothes you wear, to the smartphone in your pocket and the car you long to own one day, chemists have played a part in the development of all the things that we rely on in our hectic, modern lifestyle. The chemistry of the body keeps you alive, and controls your mood. The materials developed by chemists allow mankind to go faster, higher and further than ever before. Chemists are problemsolvers. They are constantly striving to develop processes that maintain and improve our lives, whilst also protecting our increasingly limited resources. Chemistry A-level is essential for anyone who wants to pursue a career in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary studies, Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Biochemistry and Chemical engineering. It also strongly supports applicants wishing to study Physics, Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Optometry, Geology, Materials, Psychology and Sports Science.

Entry requirements

Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy or Synergy. Minimum Maths grade 5 at higher tier due to mathematical demands of the course.

How you'll be assessed

By exam only. The 12 required practical are carried out in class and competencies are assessed.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeMixed
AddressBristol Road South, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 9NY