Chemistry
Moseley Park - Wolverhampton
01902553901
Holland Road, Bilston, WV14 6LU
Course summary

Chemistry is a highly academic subject and should be taken on by only the most ambitious and hardworking students. Chemistry is a difficult subject and many good GCSE students find the content a lot more challenging than anything they have faced in the past. You will require a very good knowledge of Mathematics and good reading skills are prerequisite as many exam questions contain rhetoric specialized language. During practical work you will be asked to carry out procedures independently and safely and use data to solve, often difficult, problems. The above skills make A Level Chemistry a desirable qualification for all the best universities whether you intend to follow a career in Science or not. It is required for pupils who wish to follow a career in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary or Pharmacy, and can open up a multitude of career pathways in Chemical Engineering or the Health Care sector.

Entry requirements

Minimum grade 6 in GCSE Science, as well as GCSE grade 5+ in English and 6+ mathematics

How you'll be assessed

Exam 1: (35% of A Level) Relevant Physical Chemistry topics, Organic Chemistry and relevant practical skills. Exam 2: (35% of A Level) Relevant Physical Chemistry topics, Inorganic Chemistry and relevant practical skills. Exam 3: All content and practical skills.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHolland Road, Bilston, WV14 6LU