Chemistry
Stamford Endowed Schools - Lincolnshire
01780750300
Brazenose House, St Pauls Street, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BE
Course summary

The OCR Chemistry A Level specification is a content-led course where the specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of Chemistry. Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed both through written papers and the Practical Endorsement. We offer a day trip for all Year 12 chemists to visit the University of York, spending some time in a university-level laboratory and understanding more about careers in Chemistry. The content of the course specification includes studies in physical chemistry: (energetics, kinetics, equilibria, entropy); inorganic chemistry (transition metals and their redox reactions, patterns and trends in Group 1/2 and the halogens); organic chemistry (synthesis of organic molecules, reaction mechanisms, the chemistry of different functional groups, and analytical techniques such as NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry)

Entry requirements

• Grade 7 or above in GCSE Chemistry, or Grade 7 or above in the Chemistry component of a Science Double Award. • Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Chemistry is a practical science, and this is recognised in the way in which the A Level is assessed. In addition to routine laboratory work, there are a series of practical activities through the course, which contribute towards the Practical Endorsement. Additionally, practical techniques and the associated skills are examined in the written papers.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressBrazenose House, St Pauls Street, Lincolnshire, PE9 2BE