This course explores the inter-relationship between different areas of Chemistry including its application (social, economic, environmental and technological) within society. Your skills in laboratory procedures and techniques will also be developed as well as your ability to acquire knowledge by means of practical work. The course is aimed at students who have an interest in, and enjoyment of Chemistry, and enjoy carrying out investigation by the application of imaginative, logical and critical thinking as well as those who want to use Chemistry to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. To study science subjects at A-level (biology, chemistry, physics or psychology), you will be required to achieve at least a grade 6 grade or above in Combined Science: Trilogy or have achieved grade 6 or above in the individual subject area if taken as Chemistry (separate science). For some A-levels with a high mathematical content (particularly computing, chemistry and physics) GCSE at grade 6 in mathematics is also required.
Assessment is carried out at the end of the two year course by a series of three examinations. Paper 1 – Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 35% Paper 2 – Physical and Organic Chemistry 35% Paper 3 – Practical Skills (this covers all sections of Chemistry) 30%
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB |
This course explores the inter-relationship between different areas of Chemistry including its application (social, economic, environmental and technological) within society. Your skills in laboratory procedures and techniques will also be developed as well as your ability to acquire knowledge by means of practical work. The course is aimed at students who have an interest in, and enjoyment of Chemistry, and enjoy carrying out investigation by the application of imaginative, logical and critical thinking as well as those who want to use Chemistry to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies.
The standard entry criteria to study in the sixth form are a 9-4 in at least seven different subjects, including English and mathematics, which would usually be at grade 4 or above. To study science subjects at A-level (biology, chemistry, physics or psychology), you will be required to achieve at least a grade 6 grade or above in Combined Science: Trilogy or have achieved grade 6 or above in the individual subject area if taken as Chemistry (separate science). For some A-levels with a high mathematical content (particularly computing, chemistry and physics) GCSE at grade 6 in mathematics is also required.
Assessment is carried out at the end of the two year course by a series of three examinations. Paper 1 – Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 35% Paper 2 – Physical and Organic Chemistry 35% Paper 3 – Practical Skills (this covers all sections of Chemistry) 30%