Chemistry

Course summary

This course is for students who want to continue studying chemistry after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing chemistry because you're headed for a scientific career, though it will give you a set of skills that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too. Chemistry is the study of materials at a molecular level: you will have opportunities to learn about the properties of everyday materials and even make some of them. You will review the fundamentals of chemistry going over the important concepts that underpin it including atomic structure and quantitative chemistry. You'll understand the behaviours of the elements of the periodic table and learn about organic and physical chemistry. You'll develop practical skills to plan, conduct and report on experiments and investigations using a range of methods and apparatus and apply your maths skills to quantitative analysis. You'll get an insight into the important applications of chemistry to everyday life. Through formal teaching in the classroom and laboratory, individual and group project work, practical work, discussions and presentations. You'll use practical skills to design and conduct experiments using a range of methods and equipment. You'll be expected to do private study including research, revision and homework tasks.