The aim of the course is to encourage students to: develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for Chemistry, including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject; appreciate how scientists make decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society; develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. We focus on understanding, rather than just factual recall, and on technological applications and their social, economic, ethical and environmental implications. There is an emphasis on practical work throughout the course.
A Level Chemistry is more mathematicalin content than at GCSE. It requires the ability to think and write clearly and precisely, and to use Mathematics confidently. Students should have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or grade 7 in Additional Science, and at least a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
Papers 1 and 2 covered in the Lower Sixth can be taken to gain AS Chemistry in the Lower Sixth year. There are two 90-minute papers (each worth 50% of AS).
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £18,180; Boarding £32,700 - £35,010 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8UN |
The aim of the course is to encourage students to: develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for Chemistry, including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject; appreciate how scientists make decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society; develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. We focus on understanding, rather than just factual recall, and on technological applications and their social, economic, ethical and environmental implications. There is an emphasis on practical work throughout the course.
A Level Chemistry is more mathematicalin content than at GCSE. It requires the ability to think and write clearly and precisely, and to use Mathematics confidently. Students should have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or grade 7 in Additional Science, and at least a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.
Papers 1 and 2 covered in the Lower Sixth can be taken to gain AS Chemistry in the Lower Sixth year. There are two 90-minute papers (each worth 50% of AS).