Chemistry
Wreake Valley Academy - Leicestershire
01162641080
Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY
Course summary

Chemistry is the study of elements, compounds and their behaviour. It is a challenging subject that will build on existing knowledge of chemistry and explains how the world works. Chemistry is an important subject to choose if students want to go on to study many of the sciences at university including veterinary sciences, medicine and other professions allied to medicine. Chemistry is regarded as a facilitating subject by the Russell Group universities.

Entry requirements

A Level Study: To join the Sixth Form there is an entry criteria of five standard passes at GCSE (at least a Grade 4). This must include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths at GCSE. Students will need to gain at least a Grade 4 in the subjects they would like to study at A Level. For biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, English literature, French, further maths, maths there are additional subject requirements, which are available upon request.

How you'll be assessed

Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (2 h 15 min, 37 % of A Level, assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) Synthetic and analytical techniques (2 h 15 min, 37 % of A Level, assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6) Unified chemistry (1 h 30 min, 26 % of A Level, assesses content from modules 1-6) A separate Practical Endorsement will be assessed by teachers throughout the course. If students pass, then this will be reported on their certificate.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressParkstone Road, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LY