Chemistry

Course summary

Studying chemistry can help you understand the world around you and the different substances in it. An A Level in chemistry is essential for most healthcare-related or science-based degree courses. You will enjoy this course if you have a strong maths background and enjoy learning about how everyday substances around us are made and behave. You will also develop essential skills in numeracy, logical thinking, and practical experimentation. You will be following OCR specification A. First year of A Level/AS Level: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Second year: full A Level: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis