Chemistry at A-Level is a practically based course and you will be encouraged to learn chemical concepts through careful experimentation. Chemistry is the study of materials at a molecular level: you will have opportunities to learn about the properties of everyday materials and even make some of them. You will also learn about the energy changes involved in chemical reactions: why fuels produce energy and how explosions may occur and how they can be controlled.
General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries) in Either Maths Grade 4 and English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry or Grade 7/7 in Combined Science.
The final exam comprises 3 papers: Two 2h 15m exams comprise multiple choice and short answer questions and paper 3 of 1h 30m has longer, extended response questions. Assessment throughout focuses on practising exam questions with detailed feedback on progress and guidance on how to improve. Practical work is a continual theme through the course building up a portfolio of evidence of your skills in this aspect of the subject. This is be assessed and reported separately to the main A-level grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SD |
Chemistry at A-Level is a practically based course and you will be encouraged to learn chemical concepts through careful experimentation. Chemistry is the study of materials at a molecular level: you will have opportunities to learn about the properties of everyday materials and even make some of them. You will also learn about the energy changes involved in chemical reactions: why fuels produce energy and how explosions may occur and how they can be controlled.
General Entry Criteria: An APS (average GCSE point score) of greater than 4.5 drawn from all GCSE results (from a minimum of 6 entries) in Either Maths Grade 4 and English Language or Literature Grade 4. Note: Only one BTEC or GCSE equivalent vocational course may be counted. ECDL or similar non-GCSE equivalent courses do not count for 6th Form entry. Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry or Grade 7/7 in Combined Science.
The final exam comprises 3 papers: Two 2h 15m exams comprise multiple choice and short answer questions and paper 3 of 1h 30m has longer, extended response questions. Assessment throughout focuses on practising exam questions with detailed feedback on progress and guidance on how to improve. Practical work is a continual theme through the course building up a portfolio of evidence of your skills in this aspect of the subject. This is be assessed and reported separately to the main A-level grade.