What in the world isn’t Chemistry? Indeed, Chemistry concerns itself with the behavior, preparation and transformation of all substances – why they react as they do. By the time you reach A Level the introductions are over. GCSE offered a tantalizing morsel but no more: a lot of what chemists do, but much less about what the chemicals do. Now the challenge has to be taken up and the explanation sought for a wide range of behavior. Would you like to know about the universe on an atomic scale, about how new developments in Chemistry lead the way in medical practice or find out why chemicals are fueling our future? If so, OCR Chemistry is for you. The course materials are very well laid out and easy to follow, providing all students with a blend of reading, activities, practicals and problems. Study skills and examination technique also form part of this challenging but rewarding course.
The course builds upon the foundation laid at GCSE, and so a minimum of a Grade 7 at Dual Award, along with a similar grade in Mathematics, would be expected. A higher grade, or separate sciences will enable students to progress with greater ease.
This course is split into two distinct areas; a theory component assessed via written papers and a practical skills assessment. The grades for the two areas are independent of one another and are reported separately. This traditionally demanding course creates a firm foundation for any academic chemist, medic or anyone wishing to study at university. Each of the topics covered allows for a greater in depth look at the stories behind the science whilst providing complete coverage of the academic syllabus. Year 1 Topics: - Foundation Chemistry covering Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry - Practical Skills Year 2 Topics: - Kinetics and Equilibrium - Advanced Organics - Energetics, Redox and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry - Chemistry - Practical Skills in Chemistry The reforms to A Levels means that the Chemistry course now has a greater emphasis on mathematical skills. These will delivered alongside and as part of the theory. The department follows OCR Specification A. More details can be found at : http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171720-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h432.pdf A Level Chemistry consists of three written examinations. Two of the papers are 2hours 15 minutes in length and are each worth 37% of the total marks, and the other paper is 90 minutes in length and is worth 26% of the total marks. All three exams are sat in the summer of Year 2.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Boarding: £35,985 - £38,985 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £38,985 |
| Address | Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY11 3EW |
What in the world isn’t Chemistry? Indeed, Chemistry concerns itself with the behavior, preparation and transformation of all substances – why they react as they do. By the time you reach A Level the introductions are over. GCSE offered a tantalizing morsel but no more: a lot of what chemists do, but much less about what the chemicals do. Now the challenge has to be taken up and the explanation sought for a wide range of behavior. Would you like to know about the universe on an atomic scale, about how new developments in Chemistry lead the way in medical practice or find out why chemicals are fueling our future? If so, OCR Chemistry is for you. The course materials are very well laid out and easy to follow, providing all students with a blend of reading, activities, practicals and problems. Study skills and examination technique also form part of this challenging but rewarding course.
The course builds upon the foundation laid at GCSE, and so a minimum of a Grade 7 at Dual Award, along with a similar grade in Mathematics, would be expected. A higher grade, or separate sciences will enable students to progress with greater ease.
This course is split into two distinct areas; a theory component assessed via written papers and a practical skills assessment. The grades for the two areas are independent of one another and are reported separately. This traditionally demanding course creates a firm foundation for any academic chemist, medic or anyone wishing to study at university. Each of the topics covered allows for a greater in depth look at the stories behind the science whilst providing complete coverage of the academic syllabus. Year 1 Topics: - Foundation Chemistry covering Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry - Practical Skills Year 2 Topics: - Kinetics and Equilibrium - Advanced Organics - Energetics, Redox and Advanced Inorganic Chemistry - Chemistry - Practical Skills in Chemistry The reforms to A Levels means that the Chemistry course now has a greater emphasis on mathematical skills. These will delivered alongside and as part of the theory. The department follows OCR Specification A. More details can be found at : http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171720-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h432.pdf A Level Chemistry consists of three written examinations. Two of the papers are 2hours 15 minutes in length and are each worth 37% of the total marks, and the other paper is 90 minutes in length and is worth 26% of the total marks. All three exams are sat in the summer of Year 2.