Chemistry is everywhere, from the reactions happening in your body keeping you alive, to the shampoo you use to wash your hair, or even the fuel needed to heat your home or run your car! Studying Chemistry involves an exploration of matter at a molecular level, it is often seen as the ‘central’ science providing insights into a variety of interlinking physical and biological phenomena. Have you ever wondered: What makes perfume smell? How fireworks have so many different colours? How new drugs are discovered? These are just some of the questions you will be able to answer by studying Chemistry. The A-level course is divided into practical skills plus 10 compulsory chapters, called "Storylines". Each chapter deals with an area of the world and how Chemistry is used to understand it, so by Christmas you'll already be able to answer questions about the world around you.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above all from the core subjects including: Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Chemistry OR 66 in Combined Science.
Informal Assessment: Throughout the course we will make use of both summative assessment (e.g. end of topic tests) and formative assessment (e.g. answering questions in class) to review your progress. Formal Assessment: For A-level, there are three written exams in the summer of your second year: Paper 1: Fundamentals of Chemistry 2h 15 min (41%) Paper 2: Scientific Literacy in Chemistry 2h 15 min (37%) Paper 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry 1h 30 min (22%) Practical skills are assessed in both written exams and through the practical endorsement. The practical endorsement is assessed throughout the course and is awarded a pass or unclassified (separate from your final grade).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA |
Chemistry is everywhere, from the reactions happening in your body keeping you alive, to the shampoo you use to wash your hair, or even the fuel needed to heat your home or run your car! Studying Chemistry involves an exploration of matter at a molecular level, it is often seen as the ‘central’ science providing insights into a variety of interlinking physical and biological phenomena. Have you ever wondered: What makes perfume smell? How fireworks have so many different colours? How new drugs are discovered? These are just some of the questions you will be able to answer by studying Chemistry. The A-level course is divided into practical skills plus 10 compulsory chapters, called "Storylines". Each chapter deals with an area of the world and how Chemistry is used to understand it, so by Christmas you'll already be able to answer questions about the world around you.
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above all from the core subjects including: Grade 6 in Maths and Grade 6 in Chemistry OR 66 in Combined Science.
Informal Assessment: Throughout the course we will make use of both summative assessment (e.g. end of topic tests) and formative assessment (e.g. answering questions in class) to review your progress. Formal Assessment: For A-level, there are three written exams in the summer of your second year: Paper 1: Fundamentals of Chemistry 2h 15 min (41%) Paper 2: Scientific Literacy in Chemistry 2h 15 min (37%) Paper 3: Practical Skills in Chemistry 1h 30 min (22%) Practical skills are assessed in both written exams and through the practical endorsement. The practical endorsement is assessed throughout the course and is awarded a pass or unclassified (separate from your final grade).