Chemistry
The Blue School - Somerset
01749678799
Kennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR
Course summary

This A level subject is for students who want to continue studying Chemistry at Level 3. To ensure success, study at Level 2 (GCSE) is desirable but not essential where an enthusiasm and aptitude can be demonstrated. Is there a more vital subject to study at post-16 than Chemistry in today’s world? Chemists tackle important topics such as climate change, renewable energy, acidification of oceans, development of new materials such as graphene, biotechnology, and of course medicine and pharmaceuticals. All of these have Chemistry at their core and this course will allow a deeper understanding of many of today’s issues. You'll study materials at a molecular level, exploring their properties and even having the opportunity to make some of them. You'll get an insight into the important applications of chemistry to everyday life. You'll review the fundamentals of chemistry covered at GCSE, going over the important concepts that underpin the subject, including atomic structure and quantitative chemistry. You'll develop practical skills to plan, conduct and report on experiments and investigations using a range of methods and apparatus and apply your maths skills to quantitative analysis. You'll understand the behaviours of the elements of the periodic table and learn about organic and physical chemistry.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4+ and a grade 5 or above in at least 1 Science GSCE (or alternatively teacher recommendation).

How you'll be assessed

Through 3 written exams which you take at the end of the final year. You'll also have teacher assessed practicals that take place throughout the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthoritySomerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKennion Road, Wells, BA5 2NR