Chemistry
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy - Lancashire
0152464496
Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS
Course summary

A level Chemistry is designed to allow students to understand why and how chemical interactions occur. The course aims to develop many different skills such as communication skills, application of number, information technology, working with others and problem solving. The A-level course is assessed by examinations in June at the end of the course. The papers will assess both the theory and practical skills developed throughout the course. There is also a practical skills endorsement that is assessed through completion of practical experiments and reports over the duration of the course. Chemistry is a fascinating, challenging and enjoyable for any student who loves science, especially students with problem solving skills who enjoy hands on practical work. Chemistry is essential in many careers. Potential careers requiring Chemistry could include: Forensics, Hazardous Material Expert, Pharmacology, Oceanography, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineer, Military Systems Engineer, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, University Researcher, Teacher to name a few. Please access the Ripley St Thomas Sixth Form courses section for more information https://ripleystthomas.com/sixth-form/courses/

Entry requirements

Sixth Form Entry Requirements: 5 Grade 5s at GCSE including Separate Science requirements: GCSE Biology – Grade 6 plus one other Science Grade 6 or GCSE Combined Science – Grade 66 Essential additional requirements: GCSE Mathematics – Grade 5 (from a Higher Paper) Please see specific requirements.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 Physical, Inorganic and relevant practical skills 2 hours 35% of the A-Level Paper 2 Physical, Organic and relevant practical skills 2 hours 35% of the A-Level Paper 3 Any content and any practical skills 2 hours 30% of the A-Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAshton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS