Chemistry aims to answer the big question “what is the world made of?” To answer such a question we have to understand what matter is, how it behaves and why it behaves in the way that it does. The study of chemistry gives you intriguing insights into the nature of matter and provides many opportunities to tackle challenging ideas and experience the satisfaction of solving problems. Chemistry is an essential A level for a diverse range of careers, from medicine to geologist, dentist to environmental scientist. It is also a sound academic qualification for other subjects such as law, engineering or astronomy. A wide range of chemical topics will be studied, split into the three broad branches of chemistry: • Physical chemistry: atomic structure, bonding, amounts of substance, kinetics and equilibrium. Inorganic chemistry: periodicity, transition metals and the reactions of ions in aqueous solutions. • Organic chemistry: functional groups and their reactions eg. alkanes, alcohols and carboxylic acids. Other topics include; aromatic (Benzene) compounds, amino acids and their polymerisation to proteins and DNA, as well as modern instrumental techniques, such as mass and NMR spectroscopy. Chemistry is very much a practical based subject, and the course offers the opportunity to use a range of chemicals in a practical context. These include: measuring the energy changes in a chemical reaction, to more advanced forms of chromatography.
• Entry to the Sixth Form is open to those who have the desire to further their education and who have good GCSE (or equivalent) passes. • We routinely ask for at least a grade 5 at GCSE in the subject, but this is not absolute and there are exceptions. • The previous study of a subject is not always essential to be admitted onto the year 12 course. Chemistry is an academically challenging course and it is recommended that in addition to the requirement of GCSE Grade 6 in Chemistry or Combined Science, pupils need to be competent in GCSE mathematics (grade 6—higher tier), as at least 20% of exam marks include a mathematical element. Hence, if you enjoy an academic challenge and are fascinated by the world around you, then chemistry is for you.
There are three exams at the end of the A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks are based on what is learned from practical procedures. However, the practical work itself does not contribute to the overall A Level grade. A pupil’s ability to conduct practical procedures is given as a pass or fail dependent on their ability to work safely, and with accuracy and precision.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Robin Hoods Bay, Whitby, YO22 4QD |
Chemistry aims to answer the big question “what is the world made of?” To answer such a question we have to understand what matter is, how it behaves and why it behaves in the way that it does. The study of chemistry gives you intriguing insights into the nature of matter and provides many opportunities to tackle challenging ideas and experience the satisfaction of solving problems. Chemistry is an essential A level for a diverse range of careers, from medicine to geologist, dentist to environmental scientist. It is also a sound academic qualification for other subjects such as law, engineering or astronomy. A wide range of chemical topics will be studied, split into the three broad branches of chemistry: • Physical chemistry: atomic structure, bonding, amounts of substance, kinetics and equilibrium. Inorganic chemistry: periodicity, transition metals and the reactions of ions in aqueous solutions. • Organic chemistry: functional groups and their reactions eg. alkanes, alcohols and carboxylic acids. Other topics include; aromatic (Benzene) compounds, amino acids and their polymerisation to proteins and DNA, as well as modern instrumental techniques, such as mass and NMR spectroscopy. Chemistry is very much a practical based subject, and the course offers the opportunity to use a range of chemicals in a practical context. These include: measuring the energy changes in a chemical reaction, to more advanced forms of chromatography.
• Entry to the Sixth Form is open to those who have the desire to further their education and who have good GCSE (or equivalent) passes. • We routinely ask for at least a grade 5 at GCSE in the subject, but this is not absolute and there are exceptions. • The previous study of a subject is not always essential to be admitted onto the year 12 course. Chemistry is an academically challenging course and it is recommended that in addition to the requirement of GCSE Grade 6 in Chemistry or Combined Science, pupils need to be competent in GCSE mathematics (grade 6—higher tier), as at least 20% of exam marks include a mathematical element. Hence, if you enjoy an academic challenge and are fascinated by the world around you, then chemistry is for you.
There are three exams at the end of the A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks are based on what is learned from practical procedures. However, the practical work itself does not contribute to the overall A Level grade. A pupil’s ability to conduct practical procedures is given as a pass or fail dependent on their ability to work safely, and with accuracy and precision.