Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry is taught at A Level following the AQA specification. This course is structured to develop your hands-on practical and data analysis skills through regular practical lessons, and to look more closely at topics introduced at GCSE. The course will extend your knowledge and introduce new concepts, enabling you to appreciate the relevance of Chemistry beyond the laboratory and to develop a life-long love of Chemistry. Achieving an A Level in Chemistry shows you have the ability to work hard and think clearly and logically. The content of the course covers the three main areas of Chemistry (Inorganic, Organic and Physical). For you to succeed, you will have to show ability in each of the three areas. Practical skills are essential to the course and will be integral to examinations (at least 15% of the marks will require practical skills). An A Level in Chemistry will allow you to access careers in medicine and is particularly of value if you wish to develop a career in Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical or Petrochemical industries, or with manufacturers of detergents, paints, dyes, cosmetics, textiles, perfumes and fragrances. Chemistry is a highly regarded A Level (and degree) for many other employers, for example, Government, Journalism, Museums, Accountancy, Medicine, Teaching and the Legal professions.