Chemistry is the science of substances - their behaviour, their properties and their transformations. It is the central scientific discipline, applying physical laws to explain the diverse properties of materials and unlocking the secrets of life in the molecular workings of the cell. Studying Chemistry will give you a deeper understanding of the natural world and open the door to further study of a range of traditional pure subjects as well as many newly emerging interdisciplinary fields.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level with the exception of Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE.
The assessment for Edexcel A Level Chemistry comprises three written papers taken at the end of the Upper Sixth year. Paper 1 is based on inorganic and physical chemistry, whilst Paper 2 is based on organic and physical chemistry. Paper 3 is fully synoptic and may include questions from all parts of the course, but it will additionally contain questions that focus on conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods. Papers 1 and 2 are both 105 minutes (90 marks), each representing 30% of the overall qualification. Paper 3 is 150 minutes (120 marks) and is worth 40% of the total qualification. Across the three papers, 20% of the marks will depend upon the use of mathematics of GCSE or higher standard There is no coursework or practical examination but students will be required to complete 16 core practicals. These provide opportunities to demonstrate competency in 12 skill areas which will be required to pass the practical competency component of the qualification. This will not form part of the grading process but will be reported independently as pass or fail alongside the grade. Completion of the core practicals is essential for the course and any students who are absent when these practicals are carried out will need to attend in their own time to complete them. Universities make passing the practical component a requirement for admission.
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Chemistry is the science of substances - their behaviour, their properties and their transformations. It is the central scientific discipline, applying physical laws to explain the diverse properties of materials and unlocking the secrets of life in the molecular workings of the cell. Studying Chemistry will give you a deeper understanding of the natural world and open the door to further study of a range of traditional pure subjects as well as many newly emerging interdisciplinary fields.
As a minimum, students must achieve at least grade 7 (equivalent to A grade) in four separate subjects. In addition, all students must achieve a minimum grade of 6 (equivalent to a high B grade) in Mathematics and English GCSE or IGCSE. Please also note that a minimum of grade 7 is required in those subjects, or closely related subjects, that students wish to study for A Level with the exception of Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 8 at GCSE and Further Mathematics where students will require a minimum grade 9 at GCSE.
The assessment for Edexcel A Level Chemistry comprises three written papers taken at the end of the Upper Sixth year. Paper 1 is based on inorganic and physical chemistry, whilst Paper 2 is based on organic and physical chemistry. Paper 3 is fully synoptic and may include questions from all parts of the course, but it will additionally contain questions that focus on conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods. Papers 1 and 2 are both 105 minutes (90 marks), each representing 30% of the overall qualification. Paper 3 is 150 minutes (120 marks) and is worth 40% of the total qualification. Across the three papers, 20% of the marks will depend upon the use of mathematics of GCSE or higher standard There is no coursework or practical examination but students will be required to complete 16 core practicals. These provide opportunities to demonstrate competency in 12 skill areas which will be required to pass the practical competency component of the qualification. This will not form part of the grading process but will be reported independently as pass or fail alongside the grade. Completion of the core practicals is essential for the course and any students who are absent when these practicals are carried out will need to attend in their own time to complete them. Universities make passing the practical component a requirement for admission.