Chemistry
Bishop Thomas Grant Catholic Secondary School
Course summary
Chemistry is a necessity for those wishing to study medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, forensics and biological subjects at university. It is an excellent subject to compliment Physics and Mathematics for those wishing to study engineering. As well as covering advanced level study of Chemistry, this course will enable you to develop the following key skills which will be essential to you whatever progression route you choose: •Communication •Application of numbers • Information Technology •Working with others and independently •Problem solving
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 5.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
Five GCSEs, Grades 9 – 5, including Mathematics and English Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry and Biology or Physics Grade 7-7 in GCSE Combined Science Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE English Language Preferably studied in conjunction with Biology, Physics or Mathematics
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Assessment
Paper 1: Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry 37% of A level (100 marks) 2 hours 15 minutes (written paper) Questions: This paper will examine topics 1-10 and 16-27. The paper will include synoptic questions that may draw on two or more different topics listed. Paper 2: Synthesis and analytical techniques 37% of A level (100 marks) 2 hours 15 minutes (written paper) Questions: This paper will examine topics 1-15 and 21-27. The paper will include synoptic questions that may draw on two or more different topics listed. Paper 3: Unified chemistry 26% of A level (70 marks) 1 hour 30 minutes (written paper) Questions: This paper will examine topics 1--27. All papers may include short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions.
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