Develop interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. Develop an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject. Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. Develop the student’s ability to recognise patterns in chemistry and recognize their interrelationship. Develop and demonstrate a profound appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods. Develop a competence, and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical, linguistic and problem- solving skills. Understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Use theories, models and ideas to develop a scientific explanation of reality as currently understood. Use scientific evidence and understanding to pose pertinent scientific questions, define scientific problems, present scientific arguments and scientific ideas. Use appropriate methodology including ICT, where appropriate to answer scientific questions and solve scientific problems.
Students should have Grade 7 or higher in GCSE Chemistry and have a proven competency in Mathematics and English language to be accepted on the course.
Paper 1 – Relevant physical chemistry topics, inorganic chemistry and relevant practical skills. Written exam – 2 hours (35% of final grade). Paper 2 – Relevant physical chemistry topics, organic chemistry and practical skills. Written exam – 2 hours (35% of final grade). Paper 3 – All content and relevant practical skills. Written exam – 2 hours (30% of A Level).
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Region | South East |
Local Authority | West Berkshire |
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Gender Type | Co-Educational |
ISI Report | View Report |
Boarding Fee | £18,480 |
Sixth Form Fee | Day £12,430 - £18,645 |
Address | Sopers Lane, Padworth, RG7 4NR |
Develop interest in and enthusiasm for the subject. Develop an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject. Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. Develop the student’s ability to recognise patterns in chemistry and recognize their interrelationship. Develop and demonstrate a profound appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods. Develop a competence, and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical, linguistic and problem- solving skills. Understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Use theories, models and ideas to develop a scientific explanation of reality as currently understood. Use scientific evidence and understanding to pose pertinent scientific questions, define scientific problems, present scientific arguments and scientific ideas. Use appropriate methodology including ICT, where appropriate to answer scientific questions and solve scientific problems.
Students should have Grade 7 or higher in GCSE Chemistry and have a proven competency in Mathematics and English language to be accepted on the course.
Paper 1 – Relevant physical chemistry topics, inorganic chemistry and relevant practical skills. Written exam – 2 hours (35% of final grade). Paper 2 – Relevant physical chemistry topics, organic chemistry and practical skills. Written exam – 2 hours (35% of final grade). Paper 3 – All content and relevant practical skills. Written exam – 2 hours (30% of A Level).