Chemistry A level

A LEVEL AND LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATIONS

To gain a place in the Sixth Form, all students must achieve Grade 4 or higher in either English Language or Literature, and Mathematics, plus at least three additional GCSEs (or Level 2 equivalent qualifications) at Grade 5 or above.

In addition to the general entry requirements above, some subjects also have additional entry requirements.

All students are to choose 3 subjects from 3 different blocks. Further Mathematics may be taken as a fourth choice.

LEVEL 2 HAIRDRESSING

Subject has individual entry requirements.

Students can only apply for either Level 3 courses or Hairdressing.

CHEMISTRY

A Level Chemistry A: Course Overview

Chemistry A is split into six modules combined with the Practical Endorsement, constitutes the full A Level. The modules can be summarised as:

Module 1: Development of Practical Skills

Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry

Module 3: Periodic Table & Transition Metals

Module 4: Core Organic Chemistry

Module 5: Physical Chemistry & Transition Metals

Module 6: Organic Chemistry & Analysis

Module1: Development of Practical Skills

This module underpins the whole of the specification, and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The practical skills in this module can be assessed within written examinations and within the Practical Endorsement.

Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry

This module covers the fundamental concepts required throughout the remaining modules.

Module 3: The Periodic Table & Energy

Module 4: Core Organic Chemistry

Module 5: Physical Chemistry & Transition Elements

Module 6: Organic Chemistry & Analysis

ASSESSMENT at A Level:

A Level Paper 1 (37%) assesses the content from Modules 1,2,3 and 5

A Level Paper 2 (37%) assesses the content from Modules 1,2,4 and 6

A Level Paper 3 (26%) assesses the contact from Modules 1 to 6

Subject Specific Requirements

Grade 6 in Chemistry (or Grade 6-6 in Combined Science if not studied separately), plus a Grade 5 in Mathematics.

Future Applications

Chemistry is an essential requirement for medicine, veterinary, dental, nursing and many other health related degrees. It is also necessary for careers in the chemical, pharmaceutical and materials industries. Many chemistry graduates pursue careers in marketing, banking, journalism, law, accountancy and many other sectors.