Chemistry

Course summary

A-level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘What is the world made of and it’s 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. Studying A-level Chemistry will be challenging but full of fascinating stories and ideas that have made advances in science possible. Chemistry is delivered as 5 hours per week taught lessons which are split into 2 sessions (a 3-hour lesson and a 2-hour lesson) and are expected to complete a further 5 hours of independent study outside of lesson time. There is a wide variety of ways in which the lessons will be delivered from practical work for the practical endorsement, exam practice, and Google Classroom.