Course information
Chemistry
Knutsford Academy - Cheshire East
01565633294
Bexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA
Course summary

A Level Chemistry will give you an exciting insight into the contemporary world of chemistry. It covers the key concepts of chemistry and practical skills are integrated throughout the course. This combination of academic challenge and practical focus makes the prospect of studying A Level Chemistry highly appealing. You will learn about chemistry in a range of different contexts and the impact it has on industry and many aspects of everyday life. You will learn to investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. Y12 Modules Foundations in chemistry, Periodic table and energy, core organic chemistry Y13 Modules Physical chemistry and transition elements, organic chemistry and analysis Practical Skills in chemistry are assessed continually throughout the course.

Entry requirements

In addition to a minimum of 5 GCSE’s in Maths and English at grade 5 or above Plus a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Science.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (100 marks) 2 hr 15 mins 37% Paper 2: Synthesis and analytical techniques (100 marks) 2 hr 15 mins 37% Paper 3: Unified Chemistry (70 marks) 1 hr 30 mins 26% Non Exam: Practical endorsement Pass/Fail reported separately

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBexton Road, Knutsford, WA16 0EA