A Level Chemistry

This course is ideal for students who have a strong science background at GCSE and are considering a STEM based career. The first year of the course builds on Chemistry at GCSE. You will learn about diverse topics such as the Bohr model of the atom and evidence to support from the patterns in the Periodic Table, to the manufacture and disposal of plastics. The second year looks at many of the Physical Chemistry topics through a more mathematical lens.

Core Units:

• Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry
• Foundations in Chemistry
• The Periodic Table and Energy
• Core Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements
• Organic Chemistry and Analysis

This course is assessed by exams and a stand alone practical endorsement.

GCSE Grade 6 in Science and Grade 5 in Maths with an average points score of 5.7 or above

• Engineering
• Clinical Science#
• Medicine
• Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Science
• Health Care Science
• Dentistry
• Veterinary Science
• Pharmacy
• Along with many other science based careers.