Introduction
Chemistry is the central science and overlaps other science areas. We build on skills from GCSE Science and then throughout the course we emphasise the need to explain and understand things that happen either in the outside world or in a test tube!
Where does it lead?
Chemistry is a valuable A Level for entry into a wide range of careers. Most of our A Level Chemistry students enter higher education. It is essential that students considering Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Chemical Sciences and Forensic Science, study Chemistry, but many other degree courses view Chemistry as a desirable subject.
Course details
We cover equal amounts of organic (carbon based), inorganic (metal based) and physical (energy based) chemistry within the
qualifications.
Units for A Level - Studied in Y12 & 13 and examined in the summer of Year 13:
Unit 1 Exam 30% of A Level 1h 45mins
Unit 2 Exam 30% of A Level 1h 45mins
Unit 3 Exam 40% of A Level 2h 30mins