This course is uniquely different from other A level chemistry courses because it studies chemistry in the context of everyday applications. It introduces a chemical topic in one unit and then re-visits the same topic later in the course, developing theories further and allowing student learning to mature. Students will develop their practical expertise in all areas of chemistry which includes making polymers and aspirin. Year 1: • Elements for life • Developing fuels • Elements from the sea • The ozone story • What's in a medicine? Year 2: • The chemical industry • Polymers and life • Oceans • Developing metals • Colour by design
You will need the general college requirements as well as a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Science and GCSE Maths. It is also advisable to study mathematics at A level or the Core Maths qualification.
Paper 1 -Fundamentals of chemistry. 2hrs 15 mins written exam (41%). Paper 2-Scientific literacy in chemistry. 2hrs 15 mins written exam (37%). Paper 3 -Practical skills in chemistry. 1hr 30 mins written exam (22%). Practical endorsement for chemistry. Internally assessed non-examinable (0%).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR |
This course is uniquely different from other A level chemistry courses because it studies chemistry in the context of everyday applications. It introduces a chemical topic in one unit and then re-visits the same topic later in the course, developing theories further and allowing student learning to mature. Students will develop their practical expertise in all areas of chemistry which includes making polymers and aspirin. Year 1: • Elements for life • Developing fuels • Elements from the sea • The ozone story • What's in a medicine? Year 2: • The chemical industry • Polymers and life • Oceans • Developing metals • Colour by design
You will need the general college requirements as well as a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Science and GCSE Maths. It is also advisable to study mathematics at A level or the Core Maths qualification.
Paper 1 -Fundamentals of chemistry. 2hrs 15 mins written exam (41%). Paper 2-Scientific literacy in chemistry. 2hrs 15 mins written exam (37%). Paper 3 -Practical skills in chemistry. 1hr 30 mins written exam (22%). Practical endorsement for chemistry. Internally assessed non-examinable (0%).