Course aims • To sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the study of Chemistry. • To be a suitable preparation for Chemistry studies at higher education and for professional courses. • To develop essential knowledge and understanding of chemical facts, concepts and principles. • To develop an understanding of the connections between facts, principles and concepts from different areas of Chemistry. • To recognise the value and responsible use of Chemistry in society. • To promote an appreciation of the importance of experimental and investigatory work in the study of Chemistry. • To develop an understanding of the link between the theory, experimentation and scientific method through ‘How science works’. • To provide opportunities for an understanding of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues. • To promote a better understanding of Chemistry and its application to and impact on their lives.
Entry into the Sixth Form is by interview and achievement at GCSE level. The minimum entry requirement is five passes at Grades 9 – 6, with a minimum of Grade 7 in the chosen A Level subjects. Candidates who have not taken GCSEs will be asked to sit an Assessment Test.
Course Content (specification 7405) Year 1 Physical chemistry: Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria and Redox Equations. Inorganic Chemistry: Periodicity, Group 2 and Group 7. Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Haloalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols. Year 2 Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, equilibria and Redox equations. Thermodynamics, Rates, Equilibrium constant, Electrochemical cells, Acids and alkalis. Inorganic chemistry: Periodicity, Group 2 and Group 7. Properties of Period 3 elements, Transition metals and Reaction of ions in aqueous solutions. Organic chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Haloalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols and organic analysis. Isomerism, Carbonyl compounds, Aromatic, Amines, Polymers, Amino acids and proteins. Exams will be linear – this means that students will sit all three A Level papers at the end of their A Level course. Practical skills will be assessed in written exams. About 15% of the marks for A Level will be based on the understanding and interpretation of practical work. Furthermore, 20% of the paper will require mathematical skills which include re-arranging equations, plotting graphs, calculating gradients and using logs.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,130 |
| Address | Camlet Way, Hadley, Barnet, EN4 0NJ |
Course aims • To sustain and develop an enjoyment of, and interest in, the study of Chemistry. • To be a suitable preparation for Chemistry studies at higher education and for professional courses. • To develop essential knowledge and understanding of chemical facts, concepts and principles. • To develop an understanding of the connections between facts, principles and concepts from different areas of Chemistry. • To recognise the value and responsible use of Chemistry in society. • To promote an appreciation of the importance of experimental and investigatory work in the study of Chemistry. • To develop an understanding of the link between the theory, experimentation and scientific method through ‘How science works’. • To provide opportunities for an understanding of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues. • To promote a better understanding of Chemistry and its application to and impact on their lives.
Entry into the Sixth Form is by interview and achievement at GCSE level. The minimum entry requirement is five passes at Grades 9 – 6, with a minimum of Grade 7 in the chosen A Level subjects. Candidates who have not taken GCSEs will be asked to sit an Assessment Test.
Course Content (specification 7405) Year 1 Physical chemistry: Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, Equilibria and Redox Equations. Inorganic Chemistry: Periodicity, Group 2 and Group 7. Organic Chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Haloalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols. Year 2 Physical Chemistry: Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Bonding, Energetics, Kinetics, equilibria and Redox equations. Thermodynamics, Rates, Equilibrium constant, Electrochemical cells, Acids and alkalis. Inorganic chemistry: Periodicity, Group 2 and Group 7. Properties of Period 3 elements, Transition metals and Reaction of ions in aqueous solutions. Organic chemistry: Introduction to Organic Chemistry, Alkanes, Haloalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols and organic analysis. Isomerism, Carbonyl compounds, Aromatic, Amines, Polymers, Amino acids and proteins. Exams will be linear – this means that students will sit all three A Level papers at the end of their A Level course. Practical skills will be assessed in written exams. About 15% of the marks for A Level will be based on the understanding and interpretation of practical work. Furthermore, 20% of the paper will require mathematical skills which include re-arranging equations, plotting graphs, calculating gradients and using logs.