The aims of the course are to develop your interest in chemistry, to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues, to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and to develop knowledge and understanding of different areas of chemistry and how they relate to each other. The course is split into six modules and combined with the Practical Endorsement, constitutes the full A Level qualification.
- 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics - 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry or 7/6 or above in GCSE Combined Science - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
Teaching of practical skills is integrated with theoretical topics and they are both assessed through the written exam papers. For the practical endorsement, your class teachers will assess your practical skills in lessons, with a minimum of 12 practical activities to be carried out over the 2 years. At the end of the course, this will be reported separately to the exam grade as a pass or fail.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS |
The aims of the course are to develop your interest in chemistry, to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues, to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works and to develop knowledge and understanding of different areas of chemistry and how they relate to each other. The course is split into six modules and combined with the Practical Endorsement, constitutes the full A Level qualification.
- 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics - 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry or 7/6 or above in GCSE Combined Science - Five Grade 9 – 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including a grade 4 or above in both Maths and English
Teaching of practical skills is integrated with theoretical topics and they are both assessed through the written exam papers. For the practical endorsement, your class teachers will assess your practical skills in lessons, with a minimum of 12 practical activities to be carried out over the 2 years. At the end of the course, this will be reported separately to the exam grade as a pass or fail.