Course information
Chemistry
St Hilda's Church of England High School - Liverpool
01517332709
Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AL
Course summary

• Physical Chemistry • Inorganic Chemistry • Organic Chemistry The two-year A Level Chemistry qualification is examined by three examination papers in May/June of Year 13. Practical skills are examined within the three written examination papers. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A Level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams. There are twelve required practicals that must be undertaken during the two-year A Level Chemistry course.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 or equivalent. Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Maths Grade 6 or above, GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above.

How you'll be assessed

A Level Chemistry – Two-Year Qualification. AS Level examinations may be taken in the May/June of Year 12 by two papers, both 1 hour 30 minutes in length. Practical skills and knowledge are examined in the written papers. A Level Chemistry is examined in the May/June of Year 13 by three papers, all 2 hours in length. Practical skills and knowledge are examined in the written papers. The course requires a desire to learn and apply new concepts. A willingness to read around a topic and research into the application of new techniques, is essential if success is to be achieved. Assessment work will focus on the application of Planning, Implementing, Analysing and Evaluation in the context of practical investigations.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLiverpool
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCroxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AL