A-level chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘What is the world made of?’ and it is the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. Throughout the two years you will be taught the three principles of chemistry: • Physical chemistry - including atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s principle • Inorganic chemistry - including periodicity, Group 2 the alkaline earth metals, Group 7 the halogens • Organic chemistry - including introduction to organic chemistry, alkanes, halogenoalkanes, alkenes, alcohol and organic analysis
• 5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Throughout the course, you will carry out practical activities. Your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level chemistry are based on what you learn in your practicals. Many universities ask for a pass in the practical elements.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE |
A-level chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘What is the world made of?’ and it is the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. Throughout the two years you will be taught the three principles of chemistry: • Physical chemistry - including atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s principle • Inorganic chemistry - including periodicity, Group 2 the alkaline earth metals, Group 7 the halogens • Organic chemistry - including introduction to organic chemistry, alkanes, halogenoalkanes, alkenes, alcohol and organic analysis
• 5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Throughout the course, you will carry out practical activities. Your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level chemistry are based on what you learn in your practicals. Many universities ask for a pass in the practical elements.