Chemistry is studied in three main branches: — Physical Chemistry – the understanding of how chemistry works. — Organic Chemistry – the study of compounds containing carbon (the chemistry of life). — Inorganic Chemistry – the study of the elements and patterns in the Periodic Table. In Year 12 you will be given a solid grounding in foundation Chemistry. You will develop your GCSE understanding of the reactivity of atoms and molecules and gain an understanding of atomic and molecular structure. The construction of the Periodic Table is considered and organic chemistry is introduced. In Year 13 you gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the three branches of Chemistry. Chemists are highly valued scientists, providing expertise in the fields of medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, dentistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science and many other disciplines. For all of these employment areas advanced higher education training is required. Entry to such courses invariably demands Chemistry as an essential qualification. Chemistry will expand your thinking and help you develop sophisticated models of some abstract processes and structures. It will train you to sort and analyse data, communicating the outcomes using appropriate scientific language. This is a tremendously valuable skill which is well regarded no matter what course of study is pursued beyond A Level. A Level of Chemistry is a challenging and rewarding course of study, which requires absolute commitment to make a success of the subject. The calculations aspect of the course requires a good Mathematical grounding from GCSE.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Paper 1 assesses bonding, energetics, equilibria, redox and inorganic chemistry, while Paper 2 assesses kinetics and organic chemistry. The third paper assesses practical skills, data handling and a synopsis of all the theoretical content. All three papers are 2 hours long. There is also a practical endorsement of the experiments carried out through the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £34,344 - £40,374 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £16,917 - £17,658 |
| Address | Royal High School Bath GDST, Lansdown Road, BA1 5SZ |
Chemistry is studied in three main branches: — Physical Chemistry – the understanding of how chemistry works. — Organic Chemistry – the study of compounds containing carbon (the chemistry of life). — Inorganic Chemistry – the study of the elements and patterns in the Periodic Table. In Year 12 you will be given a solid grounding in foundation Chemistry. You will develop your GCSE understanding of the reactivity of atoms and molecules and gain an understanding of atomic and molecular structure. The construction of the Periodic Table is considered and organic chemistry is introduced. In Year 13 you gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the three branches of Chemistry. Chemists are highly valued scientists, providing expertise in the fields of medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy, dentistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials science and many other disciplines. For all of these employment areas advanced higher education training is required. Entry to such courses invariably demands Chemistry as an essential qualification. Chemistry will expand your thinking and help you develop sophisticated models of some abstract processes and structures. It will train you to sort and analyse data, communicating the outcomes using appropriate scientific language. This is a tremendously valuable skill which is well regarded no matter what course of study is pursued beyond A Level. A Level of Chemistry is a challenging and rewarding course of study, which requires absolute commitment to make a success of the subject. The calculations aspect of the course requires a good Mathematical grounding from GCSE.
If you are not already a student of Royal High School Bath, and are considering joining the Sixth Form, the first step should be an informal visit to see our Sixth Form facilities. You will also meet the Head, Head of Sixth Form and other members of staff, as well as being able to talk to some of our current Sixth Form students. Entry is dependent on a minimum of six GCSEs at grades 9-6. Candidates are also expected to achieve grades 9-6 in the subjects they wish to study at A Level or at Higher Level in the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In addition, students are required to achieve at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language GCSE. For some subjects, a grade 6 or above in a related discipline is recommended. For example, Psychology would require grade 6 or above in English, Mathematics and Science. In some subjects, we would recommend continuing to study them only if a grade 7 or higher is achieved at GCSE. More advice will be given about this following results. Students wishing to take Music A Level also need to have Associated Board Grade 4 or above in an instrument or singing.
Paper 1 assesses bonding, energetics, equilibria, redox and inorganic chemistry, while Paper 2 assesses kinetics and organic chemistry. The third paper assesses practical skills, data handling and a synopsis of all the theoretical content. All three papers are 2 hours long. There is also a practical endorsement of the experiments carried out through the course.