A level of chemistry provides students with a varied and challenging course which builds upon various fundamental principles studied at GCSE. A new model of the atomic structure is introduced straight away, shedding new light on the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table. Trends across periods and down groups are studied in detail, and the chemistry of the transition metals is explored in detail for the first time. The AQA chemistry course is divided into three main areas; Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. The content of the course is assessed in three papers at the end of year 13, each paper is two hours. There is no coursework, however, students are expected to carry out 12 core practicals as the board advises. Topics studied include: Why study chemistry at an A level? • Chemistry is well known for being a challenging, intellectual and highly regarded A-level. It complements a range of other subjects, both humanities and science-related. • The skills gained from studying chemistry are very transferable, including numerical, analytical and evaluating skills. • Chemistry is useful for those wishing to study anything Science-related courses at university – biochemistry, biology, physics, chemistry, pharmacology, engineering, chemical engineering, natural science. • Chemistry A level is essential for anyone hoping to study medicine, veterinary science or dentistry. Organic Alkanes, haloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, aromatics, amines, amino acids, carboxylic acids, NMR spectroscopy, isomerism, proteins and DNA Inorganic Periodicity, Group II – the alkaline earth metals, Group VII – the halogens, properties of period 3 elements, transition metals, reactions of ions in aqueous solution Physical Atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, redox, thermodynamics, electrode potentials, rate equations, acids and bases
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. Students are required to have studied chemistry at GCSE and to have achieved a grade 7. A grade 7 in mathematics GCSE is also highly recommended. Whilst it is useful to study mathematics A level alongside chemistry, there is no requirement to do so. Students are expected to carry out a significant level of independent work alongside their studies in class, guidance for which will be given by your teachers.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,778 |
| Address | St Giles' Terrace, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB |
A level of chemistry provides students with a varied and challenging course which builds upon various fundamental principles studied at GCSE. A new model of the atomic structure is introduced straight away, shedding new light on the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table. Trends across periods and down groups are studied in detail, and the chemistry of the transition metals is explored in detail for the first time. The AQA chemistry course is divided into three main areas; Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. The content of the course is assessed in three papers at the end of year 13, each paper is two hours. There is no coursework, however, students are expected to carry out 12 core practicals as the board advises. Topics studied include: Why study chemistry at an A level? • Chemistry is well known for being a challenging, intellectual and highly regarded A-level. It complements a range of other subjects, both humanities and science-related. • The skills gained from studying chemistry are very transferable, including numerical, analytical and evaluating skills. • Chemistry is useful for those wishing to study anything Science-related courses at university – biochemistry, biology, physics, chemistry, pharmacology, engineering, chemical engineering, natural science. • Chemistry A level is essential for anyone hoping to study medicine, veterinary science or dentistry. Organic Alkanes, haloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, aromatics, amines, amino acids, carboxylic acids, NMR spectroscopy, isomerism, proteins and DNA Inorganic Periodicity, Group II – the alkaline earth metals, Group VII – the halogens, properties of period 3 elements, transition metals, reactions of ions in aqueous solution Physical Atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, redox, thermodynamics, electrode potentials, rate equations, acids and bases
At least eight GCSEs or IGCSEs graded at 7 or above for entry to our sixth form in the subjects that you are taught at school. For students currently at CLSG, each subject has a standard entry requirement of Grade 7 at GCSE or IGCSE in that subject or a related subject as specified under each subject’s entry in this booklet. Students are required to have studied chemistry at GCSE and to have achieved a grade 7. A grade 7 in mathematics GCSE is also highly recommended. Whilst it is useful to study mathematics A level alongside chemistry, there is no requirement to do so. Students are expected to carry out a significant level of independent work alongside their studies in class, guidance for which will be given by your teachers.
