The two-year course provides a solid foundation in the three main branches of chemistry: Physical chemistry: atomic structure; amount of substance; bonding; energetics; kinetics; chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle; oxidation, reduction and redox equations; thermodynamics; rate equations; equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems; electrode potentials and electrochemical cells; and acids and bases. Inorganic chemistry: periodicity; Group 2 – the alkaline earth metals; Group 7 (17) – the halogens; properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides; transition metals; reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Organic chemistry: introduction to organic chemistry; alkanes; halogenoalkanes; alkenes; alcohols; organic analysis; optical isomerism; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and their derivatives; aromatic chemistry; amines; polymers; amino acids, proteins and DNA; organic synthesis; and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
You should achieve a grade 7 or above in GCSE Chemistry to study A level or the IB HL course. A grade 6 is a recommended minimum grade for the SL course, provided you have shown consistent application to this subject previously. A grade 7 in Mathematics is also recommended with a minimum of a grade 6.
You will sit three two-hour written papers covering all of the main topics as well as practical techniques and data analysis. An endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A level. This will be based on direct observation of your competencies in a range of skills.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,385 |
| Address | University Road, Bristol, BS8 1SR |
The two-year course provides a solid foundation in the three main branches of chemistry: Physical chemistry: atomic structure; amount of substance; bonding; energetics; kinetics; chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle; oxidation, reduction and redox equations; thermodynamics; rate equations; equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems; electrode potentials and electrochemical cells; and acids and bases. Inorganic chemistry: periodicity; Group 2 – the alkaline earth metals; Group 7 (17) – the halogens; properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides; transition metals; reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Organic chemistry: introduction to organic chemistry; alkanes; halogenoalkanes; alkenes; alcohols; organic analysis; optical isomerism; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and their derivatives; aromatic chemistry; amines; polymers; amino acids, proteins and DNA; organic synthesis; and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
You should achieve a grade 7 or above in GCSE Chemistry to study A level or the IB HL course. A grade 6 is a recommended minimum grade for the SL course, provided you have shown consistent application to this subject previously. A grade 7 in Mathematics is also recommended with a minimum of a grade 6.
You will sit three two-hour written papers covering all of the main topics as well as practical techniques and data analysis. An endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A level. This will be based on direct observation of your competencies in a range of skills.