A Level Chemistry
Science and Mathematics
What will you be working towards?
| Code | NULL |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Chemistry is a challenging yet worthwhile subject to study. It is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigative skills. The ideas introduced in this subject are taught within a spiral curriculum. A broad range of topics are encountered, and they mostly start from a real-life perspective.
Details
Development of practical skills
The course offers many opportunities for practical work
Storylines
Chemical content and practical work reinforced by learning in context
Chemical literacy
Opportunities to practice and demonstrate skills in data extraction, manipulation and writing in technical terms
How will it be delivered?
Assessment
Marks
Length
Percentage of A Level
Fundamentals of chemistry (01):
110 marks
2 hours and 15 minutes (written paper)
41% of A Level.
Scientific literacy in chemistry:
100 marks
2 hours and 15 minutes (written paper)
37% of A level.
Practical skills in chemistry:
60 marks
1 hour and 30 minutes (written paper)
22% of A Level
Practical endorsement in chemistry:
Reported separately
Entry requirements
Sixth Form entry requirements, including Chemistry at grade 6 (or Combined Science at grade 7) and Mathematics at grade 6.
Your next steps...
Apart from being a subject worthy of study in its own right, chemistry is a pre-requisite for many courses in higher education, such as medicine, pharmacy, geology, and any of the biological and environmental sciences. It is good preparation for careers in forensics, the food industry and even law. Employers value students who have studied chemistry for they will be numerate, have analytical skills and experience of team work, and will have risen to the challenge of a demanding subject.