Chemistry
TYPE OF QUALIFICATION
LEVEL OF ENTRY
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
LENGTH OF COURSE & NUMBER OF LESSONS
PER CYCLE
GCE AS & A level
5 A*-C including English and Maths
Minimum of BB in Core science and Additional science – B
grades needed in Chemistry exam units
Minimum of BBC in Core, Additional and Further Science – B
grades needed in Chemistry exam units
Minimum B grade in Triple Chemistry – B grades needed in all
Chemistry exam units
End of year exams
AS = 1 year
A level = 2 years
6 lessons a week
COURSE STRUCTURE:
Year
AS Chemistry–
year 12
A level Chemistry
– year 12 and 13
Topics covered
• Atomic structure and kinetics
• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Atomic structure and kinetics
• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Equilibria
• Acids and bases
Method of Assessment
Paper 1 – 80 marks – 1 hour 30 mins – 50%
Paper 2 – 80 marks – 1 hour 30 mins – 50%
Paper 1 – 105 marks – 2 hours – 35%
Paper 2 – 105 marks – 2 hours – 35%
Paper 3 – 90 marks – 2 hours – 30%
Practical skills are reported but do not
contribute to final A-level grade
WHICH SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE?
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How to use theories, models and ideas to develop and modify scientific explanations
How to use knowledge and understanding to pose scientific questions, define scientific problems, present
scientific arguments and scientific ideas
How to use appropriate methodology, including ICT, to answer scientific questions and solve scientific
problems
How to carry out experimental and investigative activities, including appropriate risk management, in a range
of contexts
Analyse and interpret data to provide evidence, recognising correlations and causal relationships
WHICH CAREER PATHWAYS EXIST AFTER STUDYING THIS SUBJECT?
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Health and clinical professions such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science
Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Optometry
Nursing
Zoology, Marine Biology, Forensic Science
WHICH SUBJECTS COMPLEMENT THIS COURSE?
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Biology, Physics, Mathematics
Psychology