Chemistry A Level

Course overview

The course requires you to have analytical powers and academic rigour and is therefore respected in a number of unrelated career paths like law, accountancy and economics where such qualities are valued. The course includes structure and bonding, the periodic table, formulae, equations, energetics, inorganic and organic chemistry. You will learn via practical work, videos, discussions, presentations, group activities and lectures and will need good numeracy skills.

What this course covers

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including Grade 6 in GCSE English Language & GCSE Maths, Grade 66 in either Dual Award Science or two Science Subjects including Chemistry.

Progression Opportunities

Chemistry is as an essential requirement for progression on to many science-based degree courses, including veterinary science, medicine, pharmacy, forensics and chemical engineering. A level chemistry is also a desirable qualification for a variety of employers, particularly in the fields of science and technology.

Delivery And Assessment

This two-year course is assessed, through the exam board: OCR, by written examination at the end of two
years of study, with a range of practical assessments (PAGs) also being
completed through the course in order to also gain the Practical Endorsement,
which is essential for onward progression to Science based
degrees.