This is a contemporary course that aims to develop the student’s enthusiasm for Chemistry by exploring its relevance beyond the laboratory. Students will have opportunities to gain hands-on practical skills as well as enhance their data-handling and problem-solving abilities. Course Content The three main areas of Chemistry are studied on the course: Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. 1. Physical Chemistry This section builds upon some of the key Chemistry concepts studied at GCSE including Atomic Structure, Quantitative Chemistry (Calculations) Bonding and Kinetics (Rates of Reaction). The Energetics of reactions, Chemical Equilibria and Redox Reactions are also covered. 2. Inorganic Chemistry Involves the study of the Periodic Table, including explaining trends and patterns in physical and chemical properties of the elements and the study of Group VII Halogens and Group II Alkaline Earth Metals. 3. Organic Chemistry Following an introduction to the principles of Organic Chemistry students study in greater depth the structures, reactions, and mechanisms of specific homologous series and functional groups, including alkanes, halogenoalkanes, alkenes, and alcohols. We also undertake organic analysis both practically and using spectroscopic techniques.
At least five GCSE grades 9-4, two of which should be at least grade 5. Students who study this subject will have achieved a minimum of Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science OR a 6 in GCSE Chemistry. Students must also achieve a minimum of a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths, due the high mathematical demand of this subject.
The course is assessed through examination papers: • PAPER 1 Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and relevant practical skills. • PAPER 2 Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and relevant practical skills. • PAPER 3 Any of the content and any of the practical skills.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | York |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Huntington Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9WT |
This is a contemporary course that aims to develop the student’s enthusiasm for Chemistry by exploring its relevance beyond the laboratory. Students will have opportunities to gain hands-on practical skills as well as enhance their data-handling and problem-solving abilities. Course Content The three main areas of Chemistry are studied on the course: Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry. 1. Physical Chemistry This section builds upon some of the key Chemistry concepts studied at GCSE including Atomic Structure, Quantitative Chemistry (Calculations) Bonding and Kinetics (Rates of Reaction). The Energetics of reactions, Chemical Equilibria and Redox Reactions are also covered. 2. Inorganic Chemistry Involves the study of the Periodic Table, including explaining trends and patterns in physical and chemical properties of the elements and the study of Group VII Halogens and Group II Alkaline Earth Metals. 3. Organic Chemistry Following an introduction to the principles of Organic Chemistry students study in greater depth the structures, reactions, and mechanisms of specific homologous series and functional groups, including alkanes, halogenoalkanes, alkenes, and alcohols. We also undertake organic analysis both practically and using spectroscopic techniques.
At least five GCSE grades 9-4, two of which should be at least grade 5. Students who study this subject will have achieved a minimum of Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science OR a 6 in GCSE Chemistry. Students must also achieve a minimum of a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths, due the high mathematical demand of this subject.
The course is assessed through examination papers: • PAPER 1 Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and relevant practical skills. • PAPER 2 Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and relevant practical skills. • PAPER 3 Any of the content and any of the practical skills.