Chemistry
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy - Northumberland
01670822795
Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED
Course summary

Year 12 1. Module 1: Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry. Practical skills are assessed in both the written examination and the practical endorsement. 2. Module 2: Foundations in Chemistry 3. Module 3: Periodic Table and Energy 4. Module 4: Core Organic Chemistry Year 13 1. Module 1: Development of Practical Skills 5. Module 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements 6. Module 6: Organic Chemistry and Analysis Chemistry helps you develop research, problem-solving, and analytical skills. It helps you challenge ideas and how you work things out through logic and step-by-step reasoning. Chemistry often requires teamwork and communication skills. Chemistry will let you get ahead in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) careers. A student with A-level qualifications in Chemistry has a vast choice of subjects to study at university (e.g. Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Medicine, Dietetics, Environmental Sciences, Materials Science, Nursing and Midwifery, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science and Dentistry). A qualification in A-level Chemistry will enable a student to enter the world of work (e.g. Laboratory Technician, or Higher Education). Chemistry is an important subject for careers in medicine, environmental science, engineering, toxicology, developing consumer products, metallurgy, space exploration, developing perfumes and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, energy, teaching, and science writing.

Entry requirements

Grade 7 in Chemistry, Grade 7/7 in Combined Science, Grade 6 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

3 examinations are taken at the end of year 13. Paper 1 (Periodic table, elements, and physical chemistry) assesses the content from Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Paper 2 (Synthesis and analytical techniques) assesses the content from Modules 1, 2, 4, and 6. Paper 3 (Unified Chemistry) assesses the content from Modules 1 to 6. Practical Skills Practical skills are assessed internally. Students are awarded either Pass/Fail, which is recorded on their A-level certificates. This unit is NOT used in the accreditation of their A-level grades at the end of the respective courses..

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRidge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED