To develop students knowledge and understanding of Chemistry. To increase their awareness of the applications of Chemistry in other contexts and in industry. Investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. Opportunity to build practical skills through a range of experiments and investigations.
1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.625 across the best eight subjects. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (regardless of whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). The English GCSE may be either English Language or English Literature. 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually reformed grade 7 or A or better, in each chosen subject of study. An 8 or higher is required to study A Level Mathematics; a 9 is required to study Further Maths. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language (or Latin).
Total of 6 hours of exams (2 x 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 x 1 hour 30 minutes) taken at the end of the course. A wide range of question types including multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. Knowledge and theory of practical skills will be assessed through these examinations. 20% of the written papers covers the assessment of mathematical skills. Practical Endorsement log kept throughout course to give evidence of your competency in laboratory work.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX |
To develop students knowledge and understanding of Chemistry. To increase their awareness of the applications of Chemistry in other contexts and in industry. Investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. Opportunity to build practical skills through a range of experiments and investigations.
1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.625 across the best eight subjects. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (regardless of whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). The English GCSE may be either English Language or English Literature. 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually reformed grade 7 or A or better, in each chosen subject of study. An 8 or higher is required to study A Level Mathematics; a 9 is required to study Further Maths. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language (or Latin).
Total of 6 hours of exams (2 x 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 x 1 hour 30 minutes) taken at the end of the course. A wide range of question types including multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. Knowledge and theory of practical skills will be assessed through these examinations. 20% of the written papers covers the assessment of mathematical skills. Practical Endorsement log kept throughout course to give evidence of your competency in laboratory work.