Chemistry is the study of substances, what they are made of, how they interact and what role they play in living things. Chemistry is a highly valued and necessary qualification, required by universities when applying to study degrees in Chemistry, Medicine, Veterinary medicine, Pharmaceuticals and Dentistry. The first year of the A level course will cover Organic Chemistry, including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, haloalkanes and organic synthesis reactions, the Inorganic/Physical Chemistry including moles, bonding and structure, redox reactions, energy changes, reversible reactions and equilibria. In the second year you will develop a deeper knowledge and understanding and prepare for the external examinations. The course also includes a non-exam assessment practical endorsement. MODULE 2: Foundations in Chemistry 2.1 Atoms and reactions 2.2 Electrons, bonding and structure MODULE 3: Periodic Table and Energy 3.1 The periodic table 3.2 Physical chemistry MODULE 4: Core Organic Chemistry 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis MODULE 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements 5.1 Rates, equilibrium and pH 5.2 Energy 5.3 Transition elements MODULE 6: Organic Chemistry and Analysis 6.1 Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids 6.2 Nitrogen compounds, polymers and synthesis 6.3 Analysis
GCSE grades 6-6 in combined science or a grade 6 in chemistry (if studied as a separate science) and a GCSE grade 6 in maths. Any student entering the course having achieved GCSE maths grade 6 (not grade 7-9) will also be required to study the Core Maths programme in Year 12.
There are 3 exams at A-Level and the practical endorsement is assessed across the 2 years: Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01) – 2 hours 15 mins – 37% Synthesis and analytical techniques (02) – 2 hours 15 mins – 37% Unified Chemistry (03) – 1 hour 30 mins – 26% Practical endorsement in Chemistry (04) – Non-exam assessment
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lower High Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1TD |
Chemistry is the study of substances, what they are made of, how they interact and what role they play in living things. Chemistry is a highly valued and necessary qualification, required by universities when applying to study degrees in Chemistry, Medicine, Veterinary medicine, Pharmaceuticals and Dentistry. The first year of the A level course will cover Organic Chemistry, including alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, haloalkanes and organic synthesis reactions, the Inorganic/Physical Chemistry including moles, bonding and structure, redox reactions, energy changes, reversible reactions and equilibria. In the second year you will develop a deeper knowledge and understanding and prepare for the external examinations. The course also includes a non-exam assessment practical endorsement. MODULE 2: Foundations in Chemistry 2.1 Atoms and reactions 2.2 Electrons, bonding and structure MODULE 3: Periodic Table and Energy 3.1 The periodic table 3.2 Physical chemistry MODULE 4: Core Organic Chemistry 4.1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons 4.2 Alcohols, haloalkanes and analysis MODULE 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements 5.1 Rates, equilibrium and pH 5.2 Energy 5.3 Transition elements MODULE 6: Organic Chemistry and Analysis 6.1 Aromatic compounds, carbonyls and acids 6.2 Nitrogen compounds, polymers and synthesis 6.3 Analysis
GCSE grades 6-6 in combined science or a grade 6 in chemistry (if studied as a separate science) and a GCSE grade 6 in maths. Any student entering the course having achieved GCSE maths grade 6 (not grade 7-9) will also be required to study the Core Maths programme in Year 12.
There are 3 exams at A-Level and the practical endorsement is assessed across the 2 years: Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01) – 2 hours 15 mins – 37% Synthesis and analytical techniques (02) – 2 hours 15 mins – 37% Unified Chemistry (03) – 1 hour 30 mins – 26% Practical endorsement in Chemistry (04) – Non-exam assessment