Chemistry
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre - Gloucestershire
01291625340
Beachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AA
Course summary

The experienced and enthusiastic chemistry staff at Wyedean are committed to delivering an interesting and inspiring course for students aimed at: ▪ Developing their interest in, and enthusiasm for chemistry, including developing an interest in further study and careers in chemistry. ▪ Developing essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of chemistry and how they relate to each other. ▪ Appreciating how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how chemistry contributes to the success of the economy and society. ▪ Developing and demonstrating a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge, and understanding of “How Science Works”. An A level in Chemistry can lead on to a wide variety of university degree courses. Chemistry is used in the energy industry, analysis, environmental sciences, biochemistry, and biotechnology, to name only a few. It is a popular A-level for the medical sciences.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 6 or above, including English and Maths. Grade 7/A in GCSE Chemistry, grade 76/AB in GCSE Combined Science with strong grades in the chemistry papers. Grade 6 in maths.

How you'll be assessed

There are three exams; two 2-hour 15 15-minute papers: inorganic and organic. One unified paper 1 hour 30 mins. Throughout the two-year course, 12 specific exam board practical assessment tasks are compulsory. These are internally assessed against a criteria of skills.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBeachley Road, Sedbury, Chepstow, NP16 7AA