Chemistry

Course summary

As in other subjects, the AS and A-level qualifications are now ‘decoupled’ which means that the AS marks no longer contribute towards the full A-level qualification, so the A-Level course is no longer broken by the AS exams. In Chemistry, the content of the AS and A-level qualifications are split into three sections, which is a traditional approach, based on Physical, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry. There is no practical examination, but that does not mean in any way that there is no practical content to the course. Students are awarded a separate endorsement of practical skills, assessed by teachers. This will not be graded. If students pass, it will be recorded on their certificates. Otherwise it is not recorded.