All classes are taught in fully equipped laboratories which allow for a balance of theory and practical work to be taught. The course develops an excellent understanding of the concepts of how Chemistry is relevant to everyday life and embeds the strong practical skills required by those studying Sciences. Year 1: The course is based on the three disciplines within Chemistry: physical, organic and inorganic. The subjects studied will include the foundations of atomic structure, quantitative Chemistry, energetics, kinetics and organics. Year 2: Knowledge is extended through topics including thermodynamics, rate expressions, transition metal Chemistry and equilibria. Further topics, including a knowledge of how medicines are developed and can target DNA. There are key practical lessons in this course and evidence of completion will result in an extra endorsement of practical skills appearing on the final A Level certificate.
Students must have studied Science Trilogy gaining a grade 7 or a grade 7 in Chemistry GCSE. Students will also need a grade 6 or above in Mathematics.
Assessment is linear with three examinations being taken in Year 13. All examinations are two hours; Paper 1: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry is weighted at 35%, Paper 2: Organic and Physical Chemistry is equally weighted, and Paper 3 is a synoptic and practical skills paper weighted at 30%.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Duke of York's Royal Military School, Dover, CT15 5EQ |
All classes are taught in fully equipped laboratories which allow for a balance of theory and practical work to be taught. The course develops an excellent understanding of the concepts of how Chemistry is relevant to everyday life and embeds the strong practical skills required by those studying Sciences. Year 1: The course is based on the three disciplines within Chemistry: physical, organic and inorganic. The subjects studied will include the foundations of atomic structure, quantitative Chemistry, energetics, kinetics and organics. Year 2: Knowledge is extended through topics including thermodynamics, rate expressions, transition metal Chemistry and equilibria. Further topics, including a knowledge of how medicines are developed and can target DNA. There are key practical lessons in this course and evidence of completion will result in an extra endorsement of practical skills appearing on the final A Level certificate.
Students must have studied Science Trilogy gaining a grade 7 or a grade 7 in Chemistry GCSE. Students will also need a grade 6 or above in Mathematics.
Assessment is linear with three examinations being taken in Year 13. All examinations are two hours; Paper 1: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry is weighted at 35%, Paper 2: Organic and Physical Chemistry is equally weighted, and Paper 3 is a synoptic and practical skills paper weighted at 30%.