Chemistry

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Entry Requirements - Generally, in order to study Level 3 courses you must have achieved a minimum of five GCSE passes at grades 9 – 4, including English and maths at a grade 4 or above, or a Level 2 Pass in a relevant vocational qualification. Some A Level courses require you to have achieved specific grades in either that subject, English or maths.

For Level 2 courses you will need to achieve 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. Both English and maths must be at grade 2 or above.

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Chemistry is the study of matter and energy and the interaction between them. There are many reasons to study Chemistry, even if you aren't pursuing a career in science. Chemistry is everywhere in the world around you!

The course content develops the foundations of chemistry before braching out into the 3 disciplines of organic, physical and inorganic chemistry. Specific topics include biochemistry, kinetics, equilibria and energetics.

2 x 2 hour 15mins written exams with a mixture of long and short answer questions.

1 x 1 hour 30 min written exam which is practical techniques and critical analysis of experimental data.

At least 5 GCSE grades 9-4 with GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Maths at a grade 6 or above,

Any student who is qualified with Chemistry will automatically be regarded as someone who is numerate, well organised, self motivated and intellestually adept, which are usful qualities to bring to any job.