Chemistry
St Mary's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy - Wirral
01516397531
Wallasey Village, Wallasey, CH45 3LN
Course summary

Chemistry is the study of everything material. What we eat, wear, drive, build and listen to is all affected by Chemistry. You will gain a challenging and fascinating insight into the building blocks of our planet. Starting with the structure of atoms and how they bond together, the course covers many aspects of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. The practical aspects of the course will develop your analytical skills using a range of chemicals and high-precision equipment.

Entry requirements

Ideally you will have a Grade 6 in Chemistry or Grade 66 in Combined Science and Grade 4 in Maths. Chemistry is the study of everything material.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Topics 1 – 4, including relevant practical skills and extended response questions. Examination – 2 hours 35% of the overall A Level Marks Paper 2: Topics 5 – 8, including relevant practical skills and comprehension question. Examination – 2 hours 35% of the overall A Level Marks Paper 3: Topics 1 – 8, including relevant practical skills, critical analysis of given experimental data and one essay question. Examination – 2 hours 30% of the overall A Level Marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWirral
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWallasey Village, Wallasey, CH45 3LN