The course follows the OCR A syllabus. The programme of study is as follows: Module 1 - Development of practical skills in chemistry: this module is taught in context throughout the two years. Year 12 Module 2 - Foundations of chemistry: structure of an atom; bonding; chemical calculations; acids and bases; redox reactions. Module 3 - Periodic table and energy: modern periodic table; periodicity; group 2; halogens; enthalpy changes; rates of reaction; chemical equilibrium. Module 4 - Core organic chemistry: basic concepts; alkanes; alkenes; alcohols; haloalkanes; analysis. Year 13 Module 5 - Physical chemistry and transition Elements: further rates of reaction; further chemical equilibrium; further acids and bases; thermodynamics; redox and electrode potentials; transition elements. Module 6 - Organic chemistry and analysis: aromatic compounds; carbonyls and carboxylic acids; amines; amino acids and polymers; organic synthesis; further analysis.
5 GCSE’s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, students must have achieved a grade 6 in chemistry or a grade 6 in combined science and a grade 6 in mathematics.
Paper 1 - Periodic table, Elements and Physical Chemistry (2.25hrs - modules 2,3 and 5) Paper 2 - Synthesis and analysis (2.25hrs - modules 2,4 and 6) Paper 3 - Unified Chemistry (1.5hrs - all modules)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Silverdale Rd, Earley, Reading, RG6 7HS |
The course follows the OCR A syllabus. The programme of study is as follows: Module 1 - Development of practical skills in chemistry: this module is taught in context throughout the two years. Year 12 Module 2 - Foundations of chemistry: structure of an atom; bonding; chemical calculations; acids and bases; redox reactions. Module 3 - Periodic table and energy: modern periodic table; periodicity; group 2; halogens; enthalpy changes; rates of reaction; chemical equilibrium. Module 4 - Core organic chemistry: basic concepts; alkanes; alkenes; alcohols; haloalkanes; analysis. Year 13 Module 5 - Physical chemistry and transition Elements: further rates of reaction; further chemical equilibrium; further acids and bases; thermodynamics; redox and electrode potentials; transition elements. Module 6 - Organic chemistry and analysis: aromatic compounds; carbonyls and carboxylic acids; amines; amino acids and polymers; organic synthesis; further analysis.
5 GCSE’s at grade 5+ (or Merit+ in equivalents). If the 5 passes does not include English (language or literature) and mathematics of grade 5+, students must, in addition, achieve at least a grade 4 in English (language or literature) and mathematics. In addition, students must have achieved a grade 6 in chemistry or a grade 6 in combined science and a grade 6 in mathematics.
Paper 1 - Periodic table, Elements and Physical Chemistry (2.25hrs - modules 2,3 and 5) Paper 2 - Synthesis and analysis (2.25hrs - modules 2,4 and 6) Paper 3 - Unified Chemistry (1.5hrs - all modules)