Chemistry
Greyfriars Catholic School - Oxfordshire
01865749933
Cricket Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3DR
Course summary

What will I learn? 3.1 Physical chemistry - Atomic structure - Amount of substance - Bonding - Energetics - Kinetics - Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle - Oxidation, reduction and redox equations 3.2 Inorganic chemistry - Periodicity - Group 2 and 7 3.3 Organic chemistry - Alkanes - Halogen alkanes - Alkenes - Alcohols - Organic analysis A-level chemistry is a great choice for students considering careers in the health and clinical professions, including medicine, veterinary science, nursing, dentistry, and forensic science. Studying chemistry will also prepare students for industry careers, such as those within the pharmaceutical or petrochemical sectors. Additionally, the varied skills learned through studying Chemistry are respected across most career paths. Students who have completed A Level chemistry have moved on to scientific university degrees around the UK and beyond, including medicine, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and physiology.

Entry requirements

At least six GCSEs at grade 4 or above, with preferably a grade 6 in the subject to be studied. Please note that a BTEC Level 2 at Merit or above counts as only one GCSE equivalent. English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above are compulsory requirements to study a Level 3 course. A minimum of 6 GCSEs at grades 4-9 or above, including a grade 6 in Chemistry and a grade 6 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Exam.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCricket Road, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 3DR