Chemistry
Course summary
Salters Advanced Chemistry is the most interesting and relevant A level specification available. Designed by academics in collaboration with industrial partners, a context-led approach enables students to develop outstanding chemical knowledge, understanding and practical skills alongside a wider appreciation of the importance of chemistry in both the natural world and chemical industries. This course is structured around ten topics: • Elements of life • Developing fuels • Elements from the sea • The ozone story • What’s in a medicine? • The chemical industry • Oceans • Developing metals • Colour by design • Polymers of Life
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Combined Science | Grade 8-8 in Combined Science (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 7 in Mathematics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 7 in Chemistry (if taken) | — |
As published by the school
6 GCSEs at grade 6+ including a grade 6 in English Language and Mathematics. In addition, all courses have specific GCSE entry requirements which are stated in the course description for each subject.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Fundamentals of Chemistry (written exam – 41%) This paper assesses understanding of content from all ten topics. Section A contains multiple choice questions. Section B includes short answer (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. Paper 2: Scientific literacy in chemistry (written exam – 37%) This paper assesses understanding of content from all ten topics with a particular emphasis on scientific literacy. It will include questions relating to a pre-released scientific article, available eight weeks before the exam. Paper 3: Practical skills in chemistry (written exam – 22%) This paper will include questions from all eight topics listed above with a particular focus on practical skills. Question styles include short answer (structure questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. Science Practical Endorsement (practical assessment) You will undertake 12 practical assignments during the course. Your overall assessment for this component will reported separately from your A level grade.
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