Chemistry
Kenton School - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912142200
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU
Course summary

Why study this course? Chemistry helps us to understand the world in which we live and underpins a wide range of science-based degree courses and careers. What interests should you have? An interest in the finer details of specific chemical facts, terminology, principles, concepts, and practical ability. Using information with the view of interpreting phenomena and effects of chemical principles, as well as presenting arguments and ideas in a logical, clear manner. What will the course cover? • Physical chemistry • Atomic structure • Amount of substance • Bonding • Energetics • Kinetics • Chemical equilibria oxidation-reduction and redox equations • Thermodynamics • Rate equations • Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells • Acids and bases • Inorganic chemistry • Periodicity • Introduction to organic chemistry • DNA • Nuclear magnetic resonance • Spectroscopy • Chromatography

Entry requirements

The minimum course entry requirement to follow a Level 3 programme is five 9-4 GCSEs. Grade 5 in Chemistry GCSE (Trilogy – minimum 65) Grade 5 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Written exam: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A-level. Paper 2: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A-level. written exam: 2 hours, 90 marks, 30% of A-level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDrayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU