Chemistry

Course summary

A chemist has usually played a role in shaping the substances around you. From the aspirin that soothes your headache, through the steel that supports the buildings you work in, to the viscoelastic polymers of a memory foam mattress, they all owe their existence to the work of the Chemist. In A-Level Chemistry we will help to develop your scientific ability and foster an enquiring mind through logical thought processes. The first-year course contains a practical module that aims to develop experimental techniques that will be assessed as part of the examinations. A second module builds on the content of GCSE Chemistry/GCSE Science and develops essential knowledge and understanding. The third module provides a framework for the study of inorganic and physical chemistry, with the fourth module focussing on organic chemistry. Course Content for First year • Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry • Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry • Module 3: Periodic table and energy • Module 4: Core organic chemistry The second-year course contains and extends the first-year work on Organic and Physical Chemistry and includes a study of the Transition Metals, Equilibrium, and Acids. Throughout the course, you will build up a portfolio of exemplars that demonstrate the development of your practical skills. Course Content for A Level Chemistry exam • Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry • Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry • Module 3: Periodic table and energy • Module 4: Core organic chemistry • Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements • Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis