The course builds on the skills and knowledge developed at GCSE initially, including bonding, structure and quantitative chemistry. The course is then effectively split into three traditional areas of chemistry: physical, organic and inorganic, giving you a greater understanding of why chemical reactions happen and how these can be manipulated. You’ll spend a significant amount of time in the lab developing your analytical skills, carrying out investigations and learning how to synthesise organic molecules. You’ll have the opportunity to enter into a number of prestigious academic competitions including the RSC Chemistry Olympiad, the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and the RSC Young Analyst Competition. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a research project with Newcastle University’s Chemistry department as part of the Complementary Studies programme, with the possibility of achieving a CREST award. Throughout the course, you’ll receive regular feedback on your work and take departmental tests based on exam-style questions.
New entrants must have a minimum of Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Maths Grade 8-9 at GCSE is highly desirable, and as the course has quite a mathematical component, a grade 7 in GCSE Maths is recommended.
- Three exams at the end of the course. - The first two exams focus on the theoretical concepts that have been studied. - The third exam covers practical skills and will include synoptic-style questions. - You’ll carry out a minimum of 12 common experiments , which are assessed by your teacher and used as evidence for the Practical Skills Endorsement.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,521 |
| Address | Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
The course builds on the skills and knowledge developed at GCSE initially, including bonding, structure and quantitative chemistry. The course is then effectively split into three traditional areas of chemistry: physical, organic and inorganic, giving you a greater understanding of why chemical reactions happen and how these can be manipulated. You’ll spend a significant amount of time in the lab developing your analytical skills, carrying out investigations and learning how to synthesise organic molecules. You’ll have the opportunity to enter into a number of prestigious academic competitions including the RSC Chemistry Olympiad, the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and the RSC Young Analyst Competition. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a research project with Newcastle University’s Chemistry department as part of the Complementary Studies programme, with the possibility of achieving a CREST award. Throughout the course, you’ll receive regular feedback on your work and take departmental tests based on exam-style questions.
New entrants must have a minimum of Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Maths Grade 8-9 at GCSE is highly desirable, and as the course has quite a mathematical component, a grade 7 in GCSE Maths is recommended.
- Three exams at the end of the course. - The first two exams focus on the theoretical concepts that have been studied. - The third exam covers practical skills and will include synoptic-style questions. - You’ll carry out a minimum of 12 common experiments , which are assessed by your teacher and used as evidence for the Practical Skills Endorsement.