Chemistry is the central Science, sitting between Physics and Biology and overlapping with both. It is the study of elements and compounds, the composition of all materials and their properties; we think both on a small scale about the interactions of atoms and electrons, and on a larger scale about the reactions which help shape and mould our modern world. Chemistry’s application in modern society, be it in the design and synthesis of new medicines, the creation of novel materials for developing technologies or the evolution of energy sources, is pivotal to the world we now live in, making this classical subject both contemporary and exciting. Chemistry is a highly respected subject that synergises well with the other Sciences, Mathematics and a variety of other subjects; students often choose Chemistry to develop and illustrate their strength in analytical thinking, problem solving, and numeracy. Most importantly, studying this subject will genuinely change the way you look at the world, as well as develop transferable problem-solving and analysis skills that you will value throughout your life.
The entry requirements for the A level course are that pupils have at least an 8 in Chemistry IGCSE / GCSE and a 7 or higher in Maths. It is not necessary to study Maths to succeed at Chemistry, but in order to take a Chemistry-related subject any further than A level, Maths A level is often needed.
The course assessment can be viewed as breaking down into three main papers: Paper 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry is a one hour 45 minutes paper that consists of 90 marks. This paper includes a mixture of multiple choice, open-response, calculation and extended writing questions and covers topics from Year 1 and Year 2 of the course. This paper represents 30% of the total course mark. Paper 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry is a one hour 45 minutes paper that consists of 90 marks. This paper includes a mixture of multiple choice, open-response, calculation and extended writing questions and covers topics from Year 1 and Year 2 of the course. This paper represents 30% of the total course mark. Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry is a two-hour 30 minutes paper that consists of 120 marks. This paper includes a mixture of multiple choice, open-response, calculation and extended writing questions. This paper will include questions that assess conceptual understanding of experimental methods covered and is more synoptic in nature. This paper represents 40% of the total course mark.
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Chemistry is the central Science, sitting between Physics and Biology and overlapping with both. It is the study of elements and compounds, the composition of all materials and their properties; we think both on a small scale about the interactions of atoms and electrons, and on a larger scale about the reactions which help shape and mould our modern world. Chemistry’s application in modern society, be it in the design and synthesis of new medicines, the creation of novel materials for developing technologies or the evolution of energy sources, is pivotal to the world we now live in, making this classical subject both contemporary and exciting. Chemistry is a highly respected subject that synergises well with the other Sciences, Mathematics and a variety of other subjects; students often choose Chemistry to develop and illustrate their strength in analytical thinking, problem solving, and numeracy. Most importantly, studying this subject will genuinely change the way you look at the world, as well as develop transferable problem-solving and analysis skills that you will value throughout your life.
The entry requirements for the A level course are that pupils have at least an 8 in Chemistry IGCSE / GCSE and a 7 or higher in Maths. It is not necessary to study Maths to succeed at Chemistry, but in order to take a Chemistry-related subject any further than A level, Maths A level is often needed.
The course assessment can be viewed as breaking down into three main papers: Paper 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry is a one hour 45 minutes paper that consists of 90 marks. This paper includes a mixture of multiple choice, open-response, calculation and extended writing questions and covers topics from Year 1 and Year 2 of the course. This paper represents 30% of the total course mark. Paper 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry is a one hour 45 minutes paper that consists of 90 marks. This paper includes a mixture of multiple choice, open-response, calculation and extended writing questions and covers topics from Year 1 and Year 2 of the course. This paper represents 30% of the total course mark. Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry is a two-hour 30 minutes paper that consists of 120 marks. This paper includes a mixture of multiple choice, open-response, calculation and extended writing questions. This paper will include questions that assess conceptual understanding of experimental methods covered and is more synoptic in nature. This paper represents 40% of the total course mark.