A-level Chemistry opens the door to a range of careers in areas like pharmacy, medicine, nursing, radiography, forensics, and even law and accountancy The course will give you the scientific discipline needed to study higher education science at university or get an entry-level position in the industry. This course is ideal if you are interested and intrigued by Chemistry and are keen to develop an understanding of the world of atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions. This course covers a range of topics including Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Practical Chemistry, and is 2 years full-time when taken alongside two or three other A Levels. Whilst studying the A Level Chemistry course you will cover a range of different topics including: Physical chemistry – atomic structure, electron configuration, moles and Avogadro’s, equations and formulae, the nature and types of chemical bonding, enthalpy change, calorimetry, kinetics, equilibrium and at A Level only thermodynamics, rate equations, equilibrium expressions, acids and bases, acid dissociation constants, pH curves, buffers and indicators, electrode potential and electrochemical cells. Inorganic Chemistry – Periodic trends and properties of period 3 elements, Group 2 trends, group 7 trends, and at A Level only oxides of period 3, transition metals, ligand substitution, complexes, and catalysts. Organic Chemistry – nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, isomerism, alkanes, haloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and at A Level only optical isomerism, carboxylic acids, aromatic chemistry, amines and polymers. Analytical Chemistry – mass spectroscopy, infra-red spectroscopy, and at A Level only proton NMR, Chromatography, and organic synthesis.
Five 9-4 grade passes at GCSE which includes English and Mathematics. For A-Level Chemistry you will need a grade of 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry (triple award) or 6, 6 from Combined Science. You will also need a minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE Maths.
You will be continually assessed during both years of the course and sit Mock A Level examinations at the end of year 12. There will be three externally assessed exams at the end of year 13, and an internal assessment of practical skills in both year 12 and year 13. Internal assessment of practical skills is based on completing AQA set tasks.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN |
A-level Chemistry opens the door to a range of careers in areas like pharmacy, medicine, nursing, radiography, forensics, and even law and accountancy The course will give you the scientific discipline needed to study higher education science at university or get an entry-level position in the industry. This course is ideal if you are interested and intrigued by Chemistry and are keen to develop an understanding of the world of atoms, molecules, and chemical reactions. This course covers a range of topics including Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Practical Chemistry, and is 2 years full-time when taken alongside two or three other A Levels. Whilst studying the A Level Chemistry course you will cover a range of different topics including: Physical chemistry – atomic structure, electron configuration, moles and Avogadro’s, equations and formulae, the nature and types of chemical bonding, enthalpy change, calorimetry, kinetics, equilibrium and at A Level only thermodynamics, rate equations, equilibrium expressions, acids and bases, acid dissociation constants, pH curves, buffers and indicators, electrode potential and electrochemical cells. Inorganic Chemistry – Periodic trends and properties of period 3 elements, Group 2 trends, group 7 trends, and at A Level only oxides of period 3, transition metals, ligand substitution, complexes, and catalysts. Organic Chemistry – nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, isomerism, alkanes, haloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, and at A Level only optical isomerism, carboxylic acids, aromatic chemistry, amines and polymers. Analytical Chemistry – mass spectroscopy, infra-red spectroscopy, and at A Level only proton NMR, Chromatography, and organic synthesis.
Five 9-4 grade passes at GCSE which includes English and Mathematics. For A-Level Chemistry you will need a grade of 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry (triple award) or 6, 6 from Combined Science. You will also need a minimum of a grade 6 in GCSE Maths.
You will be continually assessed during both years of the course and sit Mock A Level examinations at the end of year 12. There will be three externally assessed exams at the end of year 13, and an internal assessment of practical skills in both year 12 and year 13. Internal assessment of practical skills is based on completing AQA set tasks.