Chemistry

Assessment

The exam at the end of the first year will consist of:  Paper 1: Core inorganic and physical chemistry (1 hour 30 minutes).  Paper 2: Core organic and physical chemistry (1 hour 30 minutes) The A-level exam at the end of the second year will consist of all 19 topics:  Paper 1: Advanced inorganic and physical chemistry (1 hour 45 minutes).  Paper 2: Advanced organic and physical chemistry (1 hour 45 minutes).  Paper 3: General and practical principles in chemistry (2 hours 30 minutes).  Science Practical Endorsement (Internally assessed and externally monitored by Edexcel) The core practicals that you will complete over the course will provide opportunities for demonstrating competence in various skills, together with the use of various apparatus and techniques in Chemistry. It will not contribute to the overall grade for this qualification, but the result will be recorded on your certificate at the end of the course.