Introduction
The specification is one that provides a thorough understanding of basic concepts together with broad and balanced coverage of a range of chemical topics. There is an opportunity to develop many skills that are transferable to a number of career options.
Course Content
Advance Subsidiary (AS)
Year 12
Chemistry Language The structure of matter and simple reactions.
Examination 1 hour 30 minutes
Energy, Rates and carbon compounds.
Examination 1 hour 30 minutes
Advanced Level (A2)
Year 13
Physical and inorganic chemistry.
Examination 1 hour 45 minutes
Organic chemistry and analysis.
Examination 1 hour 45 minutes
Practical task & Practical exam.
Practical 3 hours / exam 1 hour.
Career Prospects
Chemistry can be studied successfully with a number of other subjects and is accepted as a subject for a number of Universigy courses, including Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Physiotherapy. It is also valuable to support other courses, namely Geography and Physics.
Entry Requirements
Although individual consideration will be given to each learner, it would be beneficial if they had a B grade at GCSE Science and Additional Science in the Higher Tier paper.
Examination Board
School Contact
Dr Elin Davies