Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry A is split into six modules: Modules 1 to 6, combined with the Practical Endorsement, constitute the full A Level. The modules can be summarised as: • Module 1: Development of practical skills – this module underpins the whole of the specification, and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The practical skills in this module can be assessed within written examinations and within the Practical Endorsement. • Module 2: Foundations in chemistry covering concepts required throughout the remaining modules. • Module 3: Periodic Table and Energy • Module 4: Core Organic Chemistry • Module 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Metals • Module 6: Organic Chemistry and Analysis There is no coursework. Practical skills are assessed in the written papers. There will also be a set of core practical activities that students will complete. The student's performance in this will be reported separately, with an endorsement to those who pass.