Chemistry
Wilsthorpe School - Derbyshire
01159729421
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4WT
Course summary

Chemistry studies the material world and gives you an understanding of the processes that lie at the heart of everyday life. From baking a cake to recharging a mobile phone, chemistry is involved in everything we do; and our lives are inextricably influenced by many aspects of chemistry. Chemistry will continue to be at the forefront of responding to the needs of society; with chemists central to making advances in designing new materials, efficient energy use, drug development, and technology, to name but a few. A level Chemistry courses cover a wide variety of basic concepts such as the structure of the atom; the interaction of matter and energy; how to control reactions; patterns in the Periodic Table; understanding carbon-based molecules.

Entry requirements

5 x grade 5 or above (including GCSE Maths and English Language) Grade 6 in Maths Grade 6 in Chemistry (or 6/6 in Combined Science)

How you'll be assessed

A–Level: 3 x 2hr exams assessed at the end of Year 13 At least 15% of the marks for A-level Chemistry are based on what you learned in your practicals.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDerby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4WT