Course Title | Chemistry | Awarding Body | OCR | Course Level | AS & A2 | Course Description | A Level Chemistry asks questions about the variety of materials around us. The course develops and extends the themes studied at GCSE, but also introduces new areas such as human chemistry and the synthesis of organic molecules. Teaching is through thought provoking practical work and related theory.
Course Content - AS
Initially students will study basic chemical principles, including atoms, bonding, mole calculations and organic chemistry. This forms a platforms to then go on to study collision theory, chemical reactions, extraction of metals and further organic chemistry.
Course Content - A2
The study of organic chemistry will continue into Yr 13 as students cover acids and bases, isomerism amines, polymers and synthesis and analysis. Finally the chemistry of thermodynamics, periodicity and transition metals introduces the students to inorganic chemistry. Both courses contain assessment designed to develop the students' practical and investigative skills. | Assessment | AS - 80% Examination, 20% Practical Exam (50% of total A-Level Grade)
A2 - 80% examination, 20% Practical Exam (50% of total A-Level Grade) | Career Opportunities | The course provides a firm foundation for students if they wish to continue to higher education (and not just science degrees) but is also held in high regard by many employers. | Entry Requirements | GCSE double award science both at grade B or GCSE chemistry at grade B and maths at grade B |
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