Useful Information
Chemistry is considered one of the more challenging A Levels. It's a problem-solving subject that involves studying the role of chemists in various technologies such as the development of medicines, materials, climate change, and alternative fuels. Students also gain expertise in experimental techniques through practical experiments.
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Course Overview
Students will study the structures, chemical and physical properties, and reactions of elements and compounds. Practical work will be assessed in the written papers, covering inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and organic chemistry.
To excel in this course, students should be interested in the chemistry of the world around them, work independently and meet deadlines, solve mathematical equations and use graphs, extract information from new sources, and be organized, hardworking, and interested in problem-solving.
Mathematics is a core part of the course, so students should be confident working with numbers and using formulas in calculations.
The A Level consists of 3 exams, with Paper 1 and 2 each worth 35% of the A Level and Paper 3 worth 30%. Exams are taken at the end of the second year and include short and long answer questions. The practical-based exam is designed to assess the application of practical skills, knowledge, and understanding studied throughout the course and will be examined in every written examination.
The exam board is AQA.
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Course Highlights
The college runs educational experiences and a program of visiting speakers, including representatives from higher education and industry, to help students contextualize their learning.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
A Level Chemistry is essential for degree programs in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science. It is also preferred for other university courses, including sports science, forensics, environmental science, and biomedical sciences. Employers have a great deal of respect for A Level Chemistry as it indicates a student's ability to analyze information, make reasoned judgments, and use their imagination.
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Assessment
Exams are taken at the end of the second year.
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Entry Requirements
Students interested in A Levels need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including mathematics at grade 7. They also need to meet the minimum GCSE requirement of a Grade 7 in Core and Additional Science or a Grade 7 in Chemistry, and any other Science if taken.
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