Realise it or not, almost every aspect of our daily lives has been shaped and enhanced by the actions of a chemist. The course suits those who enjoy a hands-on approach, those who wish to progress to further study of chemistry or one of its many closely related sciences, and those who wish to use it to support applications in other areas, such as veterinary or medical sciences, for which it is a required subject. An outline of the topics for study is below. Modules include: Development of practical skills in chemistry Foundations in chemistry Periodic table and energy Core organic chemistry Physical chemistry and transition elements Organic chemistry and analysis Chemistry is a hugely rewarding and challenging course. Experience suggests that high grades are possible if grade 8 has been achieved at GCSE, providing a committed, energetic and organised approach is adopted throughout the course. It is a subject that rewards sustained effort.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics
The A level is assessed at the end of the second year in three exam papers: Two 2¼ hour papers each of 100 marks, and one 1½ hour paper of 70 marks. There is also a ‘practical endorsement’ completed from the practical investigations carried out during the course which is reported separately to the grade obtained from the examined A-level units.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £41,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £27,480 |
| Address | South Road, Taunton, TA1 3LA |
Realise it or not, almost every aspect of our daily lives has been shaped and enhanced by the actions of a chemist. The course suits those who enjoy a hands-on approach, those who wish to progress to further study of chemistry or one of its many closely related sciences, and those who wish to use it to support applications in other areas, such as veterinary or medical sciences, for which it is a required subject. An outline of the topics for study is below. Modules include: Development of practical skills in chemistry Foundations in chemistry Periodic table and energy Core organic chemistry Physical chemistry and transition elements Organic chemistry and analysis Chemistry is a hugely rewarding and challenging course. Experience suggests that high grades are possible if grade 8 has been achieved at GCSE, providing a committed, energetic and organised approach is adopted throughout the course. It is a subject that rewards sustained effort.
To embark on A-levels or a BTEC pupils should have five grades 6 (b) in GCSE/IGCSE and at least grade 4 (OR C) in Mathematics and English in exceptional circumstances the Head Master may allow pupils to join the sixth form without achieving this hurdle as long as motivation can be guaranteed. Such an arrangement be reviewed termly. We strongly recommend pupils start A-levels having achieved a grade 7(or A) GCSE/IGCSE in each of the subjects they have chosen, or in subjects similar to those they have chosen. In addition, pupils should not start Mathematics or a Science A-level Without having achieved a grade 7(or A) in Mathematics
The A level is assessed at the end of the second year in three exam papers: Two 2¼ hour papers each of 100 marks, and one 1½ hour paper of 70 marks. There is also a ‘practical endorsement’ completed from the practical investigations carried out during the course which is reported separately to the grade obtained from the examined A-level units.