Chemistry
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
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 7-7 in Combined Science | — |
As published by the school
Grade 7 in separate Science / combined Science. Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
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Assessment
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.
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