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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 H432
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.
Skills of planning, implementing, analysis and evaluation.
Mr Wigfield
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 must be prepared to work long hours outside lesson time to regularly review the topics covered.
| Assessment | Topic Area | Duration | Marks |
| Paper 1 | Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry | 2 hour 15 mins | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Synthesis and analytical techniques | 2 hour 15 mins | 100 |
| Paper 3 | Unified Chemistry | 1 hour 30 mins | 70 |
| Practical | Pass / Fail |
This subject opens the door to a wide range of opportunities in the Science world. It is an essential subject for medicine, veterinary and the pharmaceutical industry.
| Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of Elements | Hugh Aldersey Williams |
| The Science of Everyday Life: Why Teapots Dribble, Toast Burns and Light Bulbs Shine | Marty Jopson |
| Calculations in AS/A Level Chemistry | Jim Clark |
| Chemical Storylines | Salters' Advanced Chemistry |
| Chem Revise | Explore Website |
| Tom Red | Explore Website |
| Physics & Maths Tutor | Explore Website |
Mr Wigfield
Wood Green Academy is an 11-19 over-subscribed National Support School specialising in Sport, Maths and Computing.
