Subject: Chemistry

Examination Board: OCR A

Controlled Assessment: 0%

Examination: 100%

Specific entry requirements: Students require a grade 7-7 in Combined Science Double Award GCSE, or a grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry plus another grade 7 in GCSE Biology or Physics, plus a grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics.

What will you study?

In Year 12 you will study atomic structure, chemical reactions, electrons, bonding, chemical structure, the periodic table, basic concepts of hydrocarbons, alcohols, halogen alkanes, analytical techniques, energy and resources. You will also develop your practical skills in Chemistry.

In Year 13 you will develop a deeper understanding of hydrocarbon rings, carboxylic acids, amines, polymers, chemical synthesis, analytical techniques, rates of reactions, chemical equilibria, pH, energy and transition elements. You will also further develop your practical skills.

What Super Curricular opportunities are there linked to this subject?

In year 12 you will have the opportunity to attend a lab day at King College London, spending a day developing your practical skills in the university undergraduate labs. Each year there is also the opportunity to develop your analytical skills during a day of spectroscopy practice, run by the Royal Society of Chemistry. Tutoring from Imperial College is also offered to students during the course and trips are run to the Royal Society of Chemistry for scientific lectures. 

What can this course lead to?

Students can progress to a variety of science degrees, including Chemistry, Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Geology and Biochemistry. This course will also develop a number of highly valued, transferable skills such as the ability to work in groups, application of number and problem solving.