Course information
Chemistry
Bishop Challoner Catholic College - Birmingham
01214444161
Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7EG
Course summary

Areas studied over the two years include: The periodic table Formulae and equations Energetics and kinetics Equilibria Organic chemistry Spectroscopy. Chemistry is an essential requirement for degree courses in Medicine and Dentistry and is very favourably looked upon in many other medical-based degrees. Examples of careers using chemistry include: analytical chemist, cosmetic chemist, forensic chemist, pharmaceutical chemist. Studying chemistry is also great training for a career in lots of other areas too, such as marketing, finance, law, journalism, medicine and much more.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in separate Science / combined Science. Grade 6 in GCSE Maths

How you'll be assessed

As well as the three written papers, students will be assessed throughout Year 12 and 13 on their practical skills. Over the two years they will complete 16 core practicals in lessons. These experiments will be formally written up in a lab book and stored at school. To achieve a pass, students must demonstrate that they are competent in all the practicals published by the department for education.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressInstitute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7EG