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The course will allow students to develop an understanding in physical, organic and inorganic branches of Chemistry. As well as theoretical ideas, pupils will develop their practical and analytical skills during experimental work. Chemistry is essential for many university courses and shows the student to have many of the key skills necessary for higher education.
Examination Board OCR
Specification Number A-level H432
Sixth Form > Our Pathways
The course will allow students to develop an understanding in physical, organic and inorganic branches of Chemistry. As well as theoretical ideas, pupils will develop their practical and analytical skills during experimental work. Chemistry is essential for many university courses and shows the student to have many of the key skills necessary for higher education.
Examination Board OCR
Specification Number A-level H432
This course will allow students to develop an in depth understanding in physical, organic and inorganic disciplines of Chemistry. As well as studying the theory of scientific phenomena, pupils will develop their practical and analytical skills during experimental work. Due to its academic demand, chemistry A Level is held in high regard with employers and universities alike and can be essential for many university courses. Chemistry provides students with many of the key skills necessary for higher education, including; problem-solving, analysis, planning and organisation and mathematical skills.
Skills of planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation.
Miss Thomas
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
GCSE Science 6 6+
OR Chemistry 6+
Students will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of challenging concepts in chemistry which will require long independent study hours.
Students must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
| Assessment | Weighting | Duration | Marks |
| Paper 1 (Modules 1, 2, 3, 5) | 37% | 2 hour 15 mins | 100 |
| Paper 2 (Modules 1, 2, 4, 6) | 37% | 2 hour 15 mins | 100 |
| Paper 3 (Modules 1-6) | 26% | 1 hour 30 mins | 70 |
Non-Exam Assessment: Practical endorsement for chemistry (pass/fail). Reported separately.
Chemistry opens the door to a wide range of opportunities within the scientific field and beyond. It is an essential subject for medicine, dentistry, veterinary and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as offering important skills for courses such as environmental chemistry, forensics, teaching and engineering.
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Miss Thomas
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