The A-Level Chemistry course at Bancroft aims to develop a candidate's knowledge and understanding of Chemistry and foster analytical skills. It also hopefully enhances a candidate's enthusiasm for Chemistry and Science in general. Pupils who have enjoyed all aspects of GCSE Chemistry and those who like mathematical and conceptual challenges would find this course attractive. It is open to students who have studied GCSE Chemistry or Trilogy (double award) Science courses. Chemistry is a vibrant and exciting subject. It is involved in everything around us - from the making of new materials to understanding biological systems, from the fuels we use to the medicines which keep us healthy, and from the fabrics we wear to keeping the air we breathe healthy. It is often called the central science and has overlaps with Biology, Geography and Physics. The course splits chemistry into three components. 1. Physical Chemistry is the study of the main principles of chemistry. It incorporates the mole, energy, structure and bonding, equilibrium, rates of reaction, acids and bases. Many of these topics become more mathematical as the course proceeds. 2. Inorganic Chemistry is the study of the elements in the periodic table and their compounds. It includes a study of Groups 2 and 7 and the transition metals. 3. Organic Chemistry. This is the study of carbon-based chemistry from simple alkanes through to polymers, medicines and the molecules of life.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
At the end of the Upper Sixth, all components of this course will be assessed in three, 2-hour examinations. Practical work is completed throughout the course. There are required practicals that must be recorded in a laboratory book as evidence for the practical competency component of the A-Level. The knowledge and understanding gained from the practical activities will be examined in the final written examinations.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,958 - £24,990 |
| Address | 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
The A-Level Chemistry course at Bancroft aims to develop a candidate's knowledge and understanding of Chemistry and foster analytical skills. It also hopefully enhances a candidate's enthusiasm for Chemistry and Science in general. Pupils who have enjoyed all aspects of GCSE Chemistry and those who like mathematical and conceptual challenges would find this course attractive. It is open to students who have studied GCSE Chemistry or Trilogy (double award) Science courses. Chemistry is a vibrant and exciting subject. It is involved in everything around us - from the making of new materials to understanding biological systems, from the fuels we use to the medicines which keep us healthy, and from the fabrics we wear to keeping the air we breathe healthy. It is often called the central science and has overlaps with Biology, Geography and Physics. The course splits chemistry into three components. 1. Physical Chemistry is the study of the main principles of chemistry. It incorporates the mole, energy, structure and bonding, equilibrium, rates of reaction, acids and bases. Many of these topics become more mathematical as the course proceeds. 2. Inorganic Chemistry is the study of the elements in the periodic table and their compounds. It includes a study of Groups 2 and 7 and the transition metals. 3. Organic Chemistry. This is the study of carbon-based chemistry from simple alkanes through to polymers, medicines and the molecules of life.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
At the end of the Upper Sixth, all components of this course will be assessed in three, 2-hour examinations. Practical work is completed throughout the course. There are required practicals that must be recorded in a laboratory book as evidence for the practical competency component of the A-Level. The knowledge and understanding gained from the practical activities will be examined in the final written examinations.