Physical Chemistry: atomic structure; amount of substance; bonding, energetics and Thermodynamics; kinetics and rate equations; equilibria; Le Chatelier's principle; Kc and Kp , Oxidation; reduction and redox equations; electrode potentials and electrochemical cells; acids and bases. Inorganic Chemistry: periodicity, Group 2; Group 7; properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides; transition metals, reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Organic Chemistry: introduction to organic chemistry; alkanes; alcohols; halogenoalkanes; alkenes; optical isomerism; aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives; aromatic chemistry; amines; polymers, Amino acids; proteins and DNA; organic synthesis; organic analysis; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; chromatography. Throughout the course, pupils will engage in many practical activities, develop necessary skills and will be awarded, on satisfactory completion of the 12 practical activities required by the exam board, a separately reported pass for their practical endorsement.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths. Pupils must have achieved at least a level 7 (as a minimum) at IGCSE Chemistry or equivalent. The more demanding topics at GCSE, like moles and equilibria, are fundamental ideas at A Level and, without a secure understanding of these at the start, pupils will find it very difficult to pass A Level Chemistry. We would also recommend that pupils have a very strong grounding in Maths too. 20% of the marks are awarded for complex GCSE Maths.
The course is examined by three 2 hour terminal papers. In addition, pupils will receive a pass or fail for their practical competency.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £35,871; Boarding £47,340 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3AD |
Physical Chemistry: atomic structure; amount of substance; bonding, energetics and Thermodynamics; kinetics and rate equations; equilibria; Le Chatelier's principle; Kc and Kp , Oxidation; reduction and redox equations; electrode potentials and electrochemical cells; acids and bases. Inorganic Chemistry: periodicity, Group 2; Group 7; properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides; transition metals, reactions of ions in aqueous solution. Organic Chemistry: introduction to organic chemistry; alkanes; alcohols; halogenoalkanes; alkenes; optical isomerism; aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives; aromatic chemistry; amines; polymers, Amino acids; proteins and DNA; organic synthesis; organic analysis; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; chromatography. Throughout the course, pupils will engage in many practical activities, develop necessary skills and will be awarded, on satisfactory completion of the 12 practical activities required by the exam board, a separately reported pass for their practical endorsement.
Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths. Pupils must have achieved at least a level 7 (as a minimum) at IGCSE Chemistry or equivalent. The more demanding topics at GCSE, like moles and equilibria, are fundamental ideas at A Level and, without a secure understanding of these at the start, pupils will find it very difficult to pass A Level Chemistry. We would also recommend that pupils have a very strong grounding in Maths too. 20% of the marks are awarded for complex GCSE Maths.
The course is examined by three 2 hour terminal papers. In addition, pupils will receive a pass or fail for their practical competency.