A Level Chemistry is a rigorous and highly-regarded academic challenge. You will delve deeply into familiar topics such as atomic structure, carbon chemistry and energetics and be introduced to new areas such as redox chemistry and spectroscopy. Chemistry is a practical subject and you will quickly learn how to use Quickfit apparatus and how to perform a successful titration. Your numeracy skills will be finally honed and it is expected that you will develop a real appreciation of the meaning of the numbers you are using and applying. You will be required to solve practical and theoretical problems so it is important that you are ready to try out different solutions and be ready to think flexibly. YEAR 12 During this year you will cover the following key areas: • Atomic structure and the periodic table • Carbon chemistry • Energetics • Quantitative chemistry • Spectroscopy • Green chemistry YEAR 13 During this year you will develop many of the themes encountered in Year 12. • You will widen your appreciation of carbon chemistry through study of benzene and the aromatics • You will enjoy the intellectual challenge of entropy and equilibrium • You will gain some appreciation of chemistry in the real world in your studies of nmr and other analytical techniques Post 18 opportunities Chemists are excellent problem solvers who are highly numerate so they have a range of skills that are attractive to a very broad range of future employers. The specific technical skills directly relevant to chemistry-related careers include fine practical skills, collecting and collating data, research and report writing, sophisticated quantitative processing and thorough evaluation of experimental methods, published papers and data collected from a range of sources. Chemists are highly sought-after in the worlds of Finance and Law. Destinations of students in the last two years: Cardiff University – Bio Chemistry Oxford University – Law Cambridge University – Law Oxford University – Chemistry Manchester University – Paramedic Science Nottingham University – Chemical Engineering Expenses You will need to purchase text book and a lab coat. We will endeavour to attend at least one series of lectures to supplement the course.
5+ in Chemistry or 5-5 in Trilogy Science (Higher Tier), and 5+ in Mathematics
ASSESSMENT Three 2 hour examinations Compulsory Practical Endorsement
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Surley Row, Emmer Green, Reading, RG4 8LR |
A Level Chemistry is a rigorous and highly-regarded academic challenge. You will delve deeply into familiar topics such as atomic structure, carbon chemistry and energetics and be introduced to new areas such as redox chemistry and spectroscopy. Chemistry is a practical subject and you will quickly learn how to use Quickfit apparatus and how to perform a successful titration. Your numeracy skills will be finally honed and it is expected that you will develop a real appreciation of the meaning of the numbers you are using and applying. You will be required to solve practical and theoretical problems so it is important that you are ready to try out different solutions and be ready to think flexibly. YEAR 12 During this year you will cover the following key areas: • Atomic structure and the periodic table • Carbon chemistry • Energetics • Quantitative chemistry • Spectroscopy • Green chemistry YEAR 13 During this year you will develop many of the themes encountered in Year 12. • You will widen your appreciation of carbon chemistry through study of benzene and the aromatics • You will enjoy the intellectual challenge of entropy and equilibrium • You will gain some appreciation of chemistry in the real world in your studies of nmr and other analytical techniques Post 18 opportunities Chemists are excellent problem solvers who are highly numerate so they have a range of skills that are attractive to a very broad range of future employers. The specific technical skills directly relevant to chemistry-related careers include fine practical skills, collecting and collating data, research and report writing, sophisticated quantitative processing and thorough evaluation of experimental methods, published papers and data collected from a range of sources. Chemists are highly sought-after in the worlds of Finance and Law. Destinations of students in the last two years: Cardiff University – Bio Chemistry Oxford University – Law Cambridge University – Law Oxford University – Chemistry Manchester University – Paramedic Science Nottingham University – Chemical Engineering Expenses You will need to purchase text book and a lab coat. We will endeavour to attend at least one series of lectures to supplement the course.
5+ in Chemistry or 5-5 in Trilogy Science (Higher Tier), and 5+ in Mathematics
ASSESSMENT Three 2 hour examinations Compulsory Practical Endorsement
