Chemistry

Course summary

The A‐level course is designed: To develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of chemistry. To increase awareness of how advances in information technology are used in chemistry. To make students appreciate the contributions of chemistry to society and the responsible use of scientific knowledge and evidence. To bring together knowledge of ways in which different areas of chemistry relate to each other. Students will usually be taught by at least two members of the staff. Practical lessons run to support the practical endorsement; students complete at least 12 activities over the two years. The remaining lessons are theory/taking, problem-solving exercises or making use of past examination papers.