Chemistry is often called ‘the central science’ because it connects the laws of physics governing matter, thermodynamics and kinetics, with life and applied sciences such as biology, medicine and engineering. The goal of A-level Chemistry is to provide pupils with not only a conceptual framework to understand chemistry but also the advanced problem-solving skills essential to chemistry and all related sciences. Chemistry, of course, is a fascinating subject in its own right. Not only is their beauty in the fundamentals of the science itself but there is also the potential to apply the principles learnt towards solving many of our grandest global challenges. Chemists around the world are currently working on eradicating HIV, developing “smarter” and more sustainable materials, and working out how to power our planet for centuries to come. The A-level course is built around the four areas that underpin chemistry: organic chemistry (the chemistry of carbon and its compounds), inorganic chemistry (the chemistry of the groups of the Periodic Table, including main group chemistry and transition metal chemistry), physical chemistry (including thermodynamics and kinetics) and analytical chemistry (including advanced spectrometry and spectroscopy). Within each of these areas, a strong emphasis is placed on mathematics, with approximately a quarter of each paper based on chemical calculations.
For those applicants currently studying GCSEs, we also require 14 points as a minimum entry requirement, where Grades 8 and 9 = 3 points, Grade 7 = 2 points and Grade 6 = 1 point. We would expect applicants to achieve significantly higher than our minimum grade requirement. GCSEs should include English Language, Mathematics, and a grade 8 in the three subjects to be studied at A level, where those subjects are being studied for GCSE. For 16+ applicants to enter the Remove from elsewhere in the UK, the minimum requirement for entry will be 14 points at GCSE (see above) or the equivalent. We look for a grade 8 or above in English Language, Mathematics, and all subjects chosen for study at A level. A-level grades are not commonly achieved without at least a grade 8 at GCSE in the same or related subjects. The most competitive universities will expect a mixture of A and A* grades at the A-level.
The final examination, taken in May/June of Year 13 consists of three papers assessing the following topics: Paper 1 (1h 45min, 30%): Topic 1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table • Topic 2: Bonding and Structure • Topic 3: Redox I • Topic 4: Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table • Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance • Topic 8: Energetics I • Topic 10: Equilibrium I • Topic 11: Equilibrium II • Topic 12: Acid-base Equilibria • Topic 13: Energetics II • Topic 14: Redox II • Topic 15: Transition Metals Paper 2 (1h 45min, 30%): Topic 2: Bonding and Structure • Topic 3: Redox I • Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance • Topic 6: Organic Chemistry I • Topic 7: Modern Analytical Techniques I • Topic 9: Kinetics I • Topic 16: Kinetics II • Topic 17: Organic Chemistry II • Topic 18: Organic Chemistry III • Topic 19: Modern Analytical Techniques II
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Chemistry is often called ‘the central science’ because it connects the laws of physics governing matter, thermodynamics and kinetics, with life and applied sciences such as biology, medicine and engineering. The goal of A-level Chemistry is to provide pupils with not only a conceptual framework to understand chemistry but also the advanced problem-solving skills essential to chemistry and all related sciences. Chemistry, of course, is a fascinating subject in its own right. Not only is their beauty in the fundamentals of the science itself but there is also the potential to apply the principles learnt towards solving many of our grandest global challenges. Chemists around the world are currently working on eradicating HIV, developing “smarter” and more sustainable materials, and working out how to power our planet for centuries to come. The A-level course is built around the four areas that underpin chemistry: organic chemistry (the chemistry of carbon and its compounds), inorganic chemistry (the chemistry of the groups of the Periodic Table, including main group chemistry and transition metal chemistry), physical chemistry (including thermodynamics and kinetics) and analytical chemistry (including advanced spectrometry and spectroscopy). Within each of these areas, a strong emphasis is placed on mathematics, with approximately a quarter of each paper based on chemical calculations.
For those applicants currently studying GCSEs, we also require 14 points as a minimum entry requirement, where Grades 8 and 9 = 3 points, Grade 7 = 2 points and Grade 6 = 1 point. We would expect applicants to achieve significantly higher than our minimum grade requirement. GCSEs should include English Language, Mathematics, and a grade 8 in the three subjects to be studied at A level, where those subjects are being studied for GCSE. For 16+ applicants to enter the Remove from elsewhere in the UK, the minimum requirement for entry will be 14 points at GCSE (see above) or the equivalent. We look for a grade 8 or above in English Language, Mathematics, and all subjects chosen for study at A level. A-level grades are not commonly achieved without at least a grade 8 at GCSE in the same or related subjects. The most competitive universities will expect a mixture of A and A* grades at the A-level.
The final examination, taken in May/June of Year 13 consists of three papers assessing the following topics: Paper 1 (1h 45min, 30%): Topic 1: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table • Topic 2: Bonding and Structure • Topic 3: Redox I • Topic 4: Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table • Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance • Topic 8: Energetics I • Topic 10: Equilibrium I • Topic 11: Equilibrium II • Topic 12: Acid-base Equilibria • Topic 13: Energetics II • Topic 14: Redox II • Topic 15: Transition Metals Paper 2 (1h 45min, 30%): Topic 2: Bonding and Structure • Topic 3: Redox I • Topic 5: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance • Topic 6: Organic Chemistry I • Topic 7: Modern Analytical Techniques I • Topic 9: Kinetics I • Topic 16: Kinetics II • Topic 17: Organic Chemistry II • Topic 18: Organic Chemistry III • Topic 19: Modern Analytical Techniques II