Chemistry

Course summary

Our A-level course is designed to train the pioneering chemists of the future. The study of Chemistry at A-level develops many important skills including logical thinking, analysis of evidence, making connections, data processing and manipulative skills in practical work. Such skills are advantageous in a wide range of careers and advanced academic pursuits. The course we teach is the OCR Specification A, with examinations taken at the end of Year 2. Although the work requires a mathematical and logical approach, the study of Mathematics at A level is not essential. We recognise that pupils will have studied a variety of different GCSE courses and so much of the first term is devoted to ensuring that the foundations of the subject are solid and secure.