Chemistry
Kenilworth School and Sixth Form - Warwickshire
01926859421
Glasshouse Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2AL
Course summary

Students will learn about all aspects of Chemistry during 5 hours of teacher contact time per week. Studying A-Level Chemistry will provide you with in-depth knowledge of this fascinating subject, preparing you for further education or giving you the credentials to enhance your future career choices. Chemists have greatly improved the quality of life for the majority of people. The A Level Chemistry course is underpinned by the practical skills that we call ‘How Science Works’. You will also learn about how chemists are real innovators, designing solutions to the problems that affect modern life. Students with a wide range of interests enjoy the Chemistry course; whether your ambition is a future in medicine, industry or research, Chemistry is the solid platform upon which careers are built. Plus, an A-Level in Chemistry allows students to follow a wide variety of career paths: University Courses Include: • Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry • Toxicology • Archaeological Chemistry • Environmental Chemistry • Analytical Chemistry • Chemistry with Sport Science • Chemical Technology • Astrochemistry Career Paths Include: • Medicine • Forensic scientist • Patent attorney • Chemical engineer • Pharmacologist • Environmental consultant • Cancer researcher • Biotechnologist

Entry requirements

A minimum of a grade 6 in each Separate Science subject plus a grade 6 in Maths or A minimum of a grade 6-6 in Combined Science plus a grade 6 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

END OF YEAR 1 EXAM: (Internal Exam) Every student will sit the following exams at the end of year 1: Paper 1: 80 marks 1:30 hrs 50% weighting Paper 2: 80 marks 1:30 hrs 50% weighting END OF YEAR 2 EXAM: (External Exam) Only those students wishing to complete the full A-Level will continue into year 2. Their qualification will be solely based on the following exams sat at the end of the year 2 which covers topics 1-19: Paper 1: 90 marks 1:45 hrs 30% weighting Paper 2: 90 marks 1:45 hrs 30% weighting Paper 3: 120 marks 2:30 hrs 35% weighting

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGlasshouse Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2AL