AS is split into four teaching modules:
- Module 1 – Development of practical skills
- Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
- Module 3 – Periodic table and energy
- Module 4 – Core organic chemistry
CHEMISTRY
QUALIFICATION
A Level
EXAM BOARD
OCR
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE LEADER
Mrs A Cruise
SUBJECT TEACHERS
Mrs R Hayes – Faculty Leader
Miss L Haley
Miss K Cooke
WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?
Chemistry sometimes is called the “central science” because it connects other sciences to each other, such as Biology, Physics, Geology and Environmental Science. It’s a great stepping stone to pure Science university degrees and essential for other courses like Medicine and Dentistry.
As well as practical knowledge of the subject, Chemistry students develop many other skills prized by employers such as Problem-solving, Numeracy, Communication, Creativity and Data analysis. Gaining these skills means that you can have a future in all sorts of careers from Finance to Public relations.
WHAT DOES THIS QUALIFICATION COVER?
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Year 1
AS is split into four teaching modules:
Year 2
At A2 students are taught an additional two modules:
Students are also given the opportunity to attend workshops at The University of Sheffield on spectroscopic techniques and organic synthesis.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
At the end of Year 2 all six modules are examined through 3 papers.
Paper 1 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry and Paper 2 Synthesis and analytical techniques are both 100 marks and worth 37%. They both contain a mixture of multiple choice, short and long answer questions.
Paper 3, Unified chemistry is worth 70 marks and only 26% of the A2 grade. This consists of short and long answer questions.
In addition to this, students will receive the Practical Endorsement for experimental skills which they gather throughout compulsory practicals during the two years.
WHERE CAN IT LEAD?
Anywhere! Not all Chemists wear white coats.
Chemistry can lead you to a career based in science for example:
It could also lead you in a totally different direction, for example, a career as:
The list is endless!
COURSE MATERIALS
SUBJECTS
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