Chemistry
The Boswells School - Essex
01245264451
Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY
Course summary

Chemistry is everywhere! Without chemistry our lives would be unrecognisable, for chemistry is at work all around us. It is the job of chemists to provide us with new materials to take us into the future and, by pursuing the subject now, you could make your own valuable contribution to society. Think what life would be like without chemistry - there would be no plastics, or protective paints for our homes. There would be no fertilisers to help feed us. There would be no drugs to cure illness and our clothes would certainly be different, as would be our means of transport without metals, fuels and rubber for cars, ships and planes. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION Chemistry A Level is an essential prerequisite for a number of careers including medicine and dentistry. It can also lead into other wide-ranging fields including forensic chemistry, geochemistry, R & D management, pharmacy, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering and perfumery. There is also a very wide range of Chemistry-related degrees available to you after you have completed a Chemistry A Level including Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry and Polymer and Materials Chemistry.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in Chemistry or Double Science 6/6 plus grade 6 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Written Exam (2 hours). 105 marks, 35% of A level Inorganic Chemistry and Relevant Physical Chemistry Topics. Relevant Practical Skills. Paper 2: Written Exam (2 hours). 105 marks, 35% of A level Organic Chemistry and Relevant Physical Chemistry Topics. Relevant Practical Skills. Paper 3: Written Exam (2 hours). 90 marks, 30% of A level Any Content. Any Practical Skills

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY