Chemistry
Course summary
“A qualification in Chemistry opens doors to a wide range of careers”. As well as practical knowledge of the subject, chemistry students develop many other skills prized by employers such as problem solving, numeracy, communication, creativity and data analysis.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 7-7 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 7 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 7 in Physics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 7 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 7 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
To enrol on A level courses at Hasmonean, 5 9-4 grades at GCSE are required, including a minimum of a Grade 4 in English Language or Literature. • Double Science: Grades 7 & 7 Triple Science: Grade 7 in Chemistry and also in one other science. • Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics • Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or Literature
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Assessment
Paper 1: (9CH0/01) Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Paper 2: (9CH0/02) Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry, each of these papers is 1hour 45 minutes (90 marks each), and is 30% of the total qualification. Paper 3: (9CH0/03) General and Practical Principles in Chemistry. This paper is 2 hours and 30 minutes (120 marks), is 40% of the total qualification. Half of the questions will test students’ knowledge and understanding of practical skills and techniques.
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