Chemistry A-Level

The course comprises of three key modules:

• Physical chemistry: including atomic structure; bonding; energetics; kinetics.

• Inorganic chemistry: including periodicity; transition metals; halogens; alkaline earth metals.

• Organic chemistry: Alkanes; polymers; halogenoalkanes; alcohols; DNA, proteins and acids; aromatic chemistry.

Required practical’s will be conducted and reported on throughout the two years, resulting in a pass or fail at the end of the course.

Exams

• Paper 1: (Inorganic and Physical Chemistry) Written exam - 2 hours 35% of A level

• Paper 2: (Organic and Physical Chemistry) Written exam - 2 hours 35% of A level

• Paper 3: Written exam - 2 hours 30% of A level

Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9, including a minimum of grade 5 in English and maths and at least a grade 6 at GCSE in combined science or a grade 6 in chemistry and either biology or physics for triple scientists.

Exam Board

AQA - Click here to visit the course page on the AQA website.

Contact

Mr A Rayner - Science i/c Chemistry