Chemistry

Course summary

Atoms and molecules are the building blocks of the material world. This course provides a gateway to understanding the interactions between particles, their characteristics and how to analyze them. This course builds upon the information learned at GCSE and looks to stretch students in what is often ranked as one of the most challenging and rewarding A Levels. This AQA course combines theory and relevant practical work, which are developed at different levels throughout the course. You will need to be able to communicate effectively, research solutions to problems, and think critically about chemical problems. The course is suitable for you if you are interested in and enjoy Chemistry; enjoy carrying out investigations by using imaginative, logical and critical thinking; want to use Chemistry to support other qualifications or go on to further studies.