Science - Chemistry
About This Course
Chemistry is arguably the most important subject a person could study. Everything we come into contact with has its roots in Chemistry; from the ingredients used to make bullet-proof vests to the ingredients in a lipstick or eye liner. Anyone who likes solving problems would love studying A Level Chemistry. The finance industry also has an interest in students with an A/AS Level in this subject. This specification can be sat as either an AS one year course or an A Level two year course, although we recommend all students start by sitting the AS in year 12.
Course Content & Assessment
This course looks at the application of Chemistry and Chemical Techniques and Processes. There is ample opportunity for hands-on practical work throughout.
Units studied include:
Physical Chemistry Units: e.g Atomic Structure, Amount of Substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Chemical Equilibria, Le Chatelier’s Principle, Oxidation, Reduction & Redox Equations, Thermodynamics, Rate Equations, Equilibrium etc.
Inorganic Chemistry Units: Periodicity, Group 2; The Alkaline Earth Metals, Group 7(17), The Halogens, Properties of Period 3 Elements & Their Oxides, Transition Metals, Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution.
Organic Chemistry Units: Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Organic Analysis, Optical Isomerism, Amino Acids, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Chromatography etc.
The AS Level is assessed by two examination papers at the end of year 12 both worth 50%.
The A Level is assessed by three written papers at the end of year 13 worth 35%, 35% & 30%.
What could this course lead to?
An A Level in Chemistry would allow students to enter many diverse fields including: Medicine, Chemical Sciences, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or Veterinary Sciences. Chemistry also opens doors to those doing Accountancy and Finance as it is based on similar analytical skills
What do I need to study this course?
Grade 6+ Chemistry
or
Grade 6-6+ Combined Science
and also
Grade 6+ English Language
Grade 6+ Mathematics
