The course covers the three key areas of Chemistry: physical, organic and inorganic. Chemistry is a practical subject however there is no coursework, instead this content will be assessed and graded through written examinations only. This can only be successful if a student has the opportunity to use apparatus and develop the techniques as specified in the specification. To this end, practical work will remain at the heart of what we do. At the end of the two-year course students will receive a separate endorsement of their practical skills, taken alongside their A Level exams. The AQA specification is designed to follow on from the AQA Chemistry GCSE and will develop a candidate’s knowledge and understanding to provide a pathway to further study. Students will rediscover many familiar topics during the first year such as atomic structure, bonding, alkanes and mole calculations. This knowledge and understanding is extended and many new topics such as periodicity, aldehydes and ketones are also introduced.