The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. Innovation for finding new products and services is crucial for the industry to satisfy the demanding and environmentally conscious consumers. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives. The course will cover the three main areas of Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic and Physical. You will cover a number of the topics you did at GCSE again, but you will study the concepts in more depth and detail. The first year will be spent covering topics such as atomic structure, bonding, periodicity, alkenes, alcohols and organic analysis while the second year will enable you to develop a breadth of knowledge through topics such as thermodynamics, rate equations, equilibrium constants, transition metals, aromatic chemistry, amines and organic synthesis.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard. You should choose to study Music if you enjoy playing, composing and listening to music. It is possible to study Music at A Level without having taken GCSE Music if you have a suitably advanced performance and theoretical background. Grade 5 theory and a practical standard equivalent (to a minimum of grade 6) would be expected by the start of Year 12. Girls taking Music will normally be confident performers, having music lessons on their instrument or voice, and be involved in musical activities in school. A Level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of?’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. If you have an interest in Chemistry and a desire to explain the world around you, Chemistry may be a great choice for you. You must achieve a minimum of a grade 6 in Chemistry or 6-6 in Combined Science, and a grade 6 in Mathematics, at GCSE to study Chemistry at A Level.at A Level.
There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level Chemistry are based on what you learned in your practicals. There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,830 - £22,050 |
| Address | Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ |
The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. Innovation for finding new products and services is crucial for the industry to satisfy the demanding and environmentally conscious consumers. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives. The course will cover the three main areas of Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic and Physical. You will cover a number of the topics you did at GCSE again, but you will study the concepts in more depth and detail. The first year will be spent covering topics such as atomic structure, bonding, periodicity, alkenes, alcohols and organic analysis while the second year will enable you to develop a breadth of knowledge through topics such as thermodynamics, rate equations, equilibrium constants, transition metals, aromatic chemistry, amines and organic synthesis.
Entry for external candidates at 16+ is conditional upon a candidate achieving a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 – 5 (or equivalent), including a minimum Grade 6 in the subjects proposed for study at A Level or can provide evidence that they would succeed in the given subject at A Level standard. You should choose to study Music if you enjoy playing, composing and listening to music. It is possible to study Music at A Level without having taken GCSE Music if you have a suitably advanced performance and theoretical background. Grade 5 theory and a practical standard equivalent (to a minimum of grade 6) would be expected by the start of Year 12. Girls taking Music will normally be confident performers, having music lessons on their instrument or voice, and be involved in musical activities in school. A Level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of?’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. If you have an interest in Chemistry and a desire to explain the world around you, Chemistry may be a great choice for you. You must achieve a minimum of a grade 6 in Chemistry or 6-6 in Combined Science, and a grade 6 in Mathematics, at GCSE to study Chemistry at A Level.at A Level.
There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level Chemistry are based on what you learned in your practicals. There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practicals will be assessed.