A-level Chemistry can lead you on to a wide range of careers including the in the cosmetics industry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Accountancy and Forensics. The course is split into Organic (study of molecules), Inorganic (behaviour of inorganic compounds) and Physical Chemistry. Fancy learning a new language? It is called the IUPAC naming of compounds; names which can get very long indeed! Students on this course will develop a real sense of understanding of scientific techniques through the rigorous practicals, including titrations and preparation of organic molecules. Students will become better equipped at answering some of the biggest questions facing our society today; Are fuel cells the future? What else can we achieve with nanotechnology? How can we stop wrinkles? How do you clean a river polluted with chemicals? Can cancer be cured?
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics, Grade 6-6 in Combined Science or a Grade 6 in Chemistry GCSE (high Grade 5 results will be considered). It is recommended you study either Core Mathematics or A-level Mathematics to study A-level Chemistry due to the demanding mathematical requirements of this course.
Year 1 AS Paper 1: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and practical skills (50% of AS). A 1hr 30min written exam with a total of 80 marks; A mixture of short and long answer questions as well as 15 marks available from multiple choice questions. AS Paper 2: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and practical skills (50% of AS). A 1hr 30min written exam with a total of 80 marks; A mixture of short and longer answer questions as well as 15 marks available from multiple choice questions. Year 2 A-level Paper 1 - Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and relevant practical skills (This worth 35% of the final A-level grade). A 2 hour written exam worth 105 marks from a mixture of short and longer answer questions. A-level Paper 2 - Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and relevant practical skills (This worth 35% of the final A-level grade). A 2 hour written exam worth 105 marks from a mixture of short and longer answer questions. A-level Paper 3 -Any content, any practical skills (This worth 30% of the final A-level grade). A 2 hour written exam: Practical techniques/data analysis (40 marks), Questions testing across the specification (20 marks), multiple choice questions (30 marks).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Milestone Lane, Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN |
A-level Chemistry can lead you on to a wide range of careers including the in the cosmetics industry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Accountancy and Forensics. The course is split into Organic (study of molecules), Inorganic (behaviour of inorganic compounds) and Physical Chemistry. Fancy learning a new language? It is called the IUPAC naming of compounds; names which can get very long indeed! Students on this course will develop a real sense of understanding of scientific techniques through the rigorous practicals, including titrations and preparation of organic molecules. Students will become better equipped at answering some of the biggest questions facing our society today; Are fuel cells the future? What else can we achieve with nanotechnology? How can we stop wrinkles? How do you clean a river polluted with chemicals? Can cancer be cured?
A-level subjects will require a high Grade 5/Grade B results as a minimum if studied at GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics, Grade 6-6 in Combined Science or a Grade 6 in Chemistry GCSE (high Grade 5 results will be considered). It is recommended you study either Core Mathematics or A-level Mathematics to study A-level Chemistry due to the demanding mathematical requirements of this course.
Year 1 AS Paper 1: Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and practical skills (50% of AS). A 1hr 30min written exam with a total of 80 marks; A mixture of short and long answer questions as well as 15 marks available from multiple choice questions. AS Paper 2: Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and practical skills (50% of AS). A 1hr 30min written exam with a total of 80 marks; A mixture of short and longer answer questions as well as 15 marks available from multiple choice questions. Year 2 A-level Paper 1 - Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and relevant practical skills (This worth 35% of the final A-level grade). A 2 hour written exam worth 105 marks from a mixture of short and longer answer questions. A-level Paper 2 - Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and relevant practical skills (This worth 35% of the final A-level grade). A 2 hour written exam worth 105 marks from a mixture of short and longer answer questions. A-level Paper 3 -Any content, any practical skills (This worth 30% of the final A-level grade). A 2 hour written exam: Practical techniques/data analysis (40 marks), Questions testing across the specification (20 marks), multiple choice questions (30 marks).
