Course information
Chemistry
Heathfield School - Bracknell Forest
01344898343
London Road, Ascot, SL5 8BQ
Course summary

From the moment you are born, and throughout your life, you are surrounded by Chemistry – the air you breathe, the food you eat and the clothes you wear – they’re all Chemistry. Chemistry is the study of substances; what they are made of, how they interact with each other, and the role they play in living things. Whether you want to care for penguin colonies in Antarctica or work in a dynamic business environment, Chemistry can help you. From research in space, to the depths of the oceans, Chemistry helps you understand the world around you and opens up lots of career opportunities. Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2: Foundations in chemistry Module 3: Periodic table and energy Module 4: Core organic chemistry Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis

Entry requirements

The course has been designed for students who have completed GCSE Dual Science or Chemistry Triple Award. You must have at least a grade 5 in both Science/Chemistry and Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

There are three examination papers: Paper 1: Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (37%, 135 minutes) Paper 2: Synthesis and analytical techniques (37%, 135 minutes) Paper 3: Unified chemistry (26%, 90 minutes) There is no coursework but there is a pass or fail Practical Endorsement that is achieved by students demonstrating their competence in a variety of activities undertaken throughout the A Level course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBracknell Forest
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeGirls
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Boarding Fee£39,522 - £42,570
Sixth Form Fee£25,767 - £26,316
AddressLondon Road, Ascot, SL5 8BQ