Chemistry at A Level relies on a sound knowledge of the subject at GCSE and it is suitable for those who have studied the subject either as a separate subject or as part of Dual Award Science. We would normally recommend a grade 6 (a good B) as the minimum requirement from (I)GCSE with which to tackle the course. An aptitude for, and facility with, numbers and mathematical concepts is certainly an advantage, although for those less confident pupils, the department runs a ‘Maths for Chemists’ class for the first few weeks. Chemistry fits particularly well with Physics, Biology and Mathematics, being the A Levels with which the subject shares some common material. University courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Forensic Science and Chemical Engineering have Chemistry as a pre-requisite. From the general employment perspective, those who have studied Chemistry to A Level are seen to possess a wide range of analytical, evaluative and organisational skills.
Sixth Form, conditional on them achieving at least three GCSEs at Grade 7 and three GCSEs at Grade 5 (or three A and three B grades).
Paper 1 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry: 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper, assessing modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Paper 2 Synthesis and analytical techniques: 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper, assessing modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. Paper 3 Unified chemistry: 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper, assessing all modules.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £43,980 - £45,582 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £30,162 - £31,797 |
| Address | The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA |
Chemistry at A Level relies on a sound knowledge of the subject at GCSE and it is suitable for those who have studied the subject either as a separate subject or as part of Dual Award Science. We would normally recommend a grade 6 (a good B) as the minimum requirement from (I)GCSE with which to tackle the course. An aptitude for, and facility with, numbers and mathematical concepts is certainly an advantage, although for those less confident pupils, the department runs a ‘Maths for Chemists’ class for the first few weeks. Chemistry fits particularly well with Physics, Biology and Mathematics, being the A Levels with which the subject shares some common material. University courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Forensic Science and Chemical Engineering have Chemistry as a pre-requisite. From the general employment perspective, those who have studied Chemistry to A Level are seen to possess a wide range of analytical, evaluative and organisational skills.
Sixth Form, conditional on them achieving at least three GCSEs at Grade 7 and three GCSEs at Grade 5 (or three A and three B grades).
Paper 1 Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry: 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper, assessing modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Paper 2 Synthesis and analytical techniques: 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper, assessing modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. Paper 3 Unified chemistry: 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper, assessing all modules.
