AS and A2 level Chemistry
A Level
In Farnborough
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Farnborough
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Duration
2 Years
Chemistry is a vital science. It is the study of materials based on the properties of atoms and the way that these atoms can be combined. Without Chemistry, there could not have been any new drug development, new dyes, agrochemicals, plastics, computers or spacecraft. We would have a much poorer understanding of the world, from the way that our bodies work, to the effects on the environment of.
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You will need an average GCSE score of at least five points, including a minimum grade B or above in Science (Core) and a grade B in Additional Science or a grade C in GCSE Chemistry together with a grade B in Maths. You should be confident in handling numbers and equations. For some students who need further support we may run Chemistry workshop classes alongside regular Chemistry lessons. If...
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Chemistry is a vital science. It is the study of materials based on the properties of atoms and the way that these atoms can be combined. Without Chemistry, there could not have been any new drug development, new dyes, agrochemicals, plastics, computers or spacecraft. We would have a much poorer understanding of the world, from the way that our bodies work, to the effects on the environment of human activity. Chemistry is at the cutting edge of new technology.
WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING ON THE COURSE?
Chemistry addresses a wide range of questions:
·why do chemical reactions occur?
·how quickly do they occur? What factors affect their speed?
·how do electrons affect properties of materials?
·how can industrial processes be improved to give better yields or to occur faster?
·how do the properties of materials depend on the elements they contain?
·why is carbon the basis of life?
·what is damaging the environment and what can be done?
WHAT WILL I BE DOING IN LESSONS?
Some of the time will be spent doing practical work. You will prepare and analyse various substances and learn how to take accurate observations and measurements. You will also have the opportunity to develop your deductive skills and your ability to draw appropriate conclusions from sometimes contradictory evidence. For the rest of the time you will be listening to presentations, working on exercises both in written form and on computer, taking part in discussions and preparing presentations of your own.
HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?
Two of the three AS units contain material on atoms and reactions; electrons, bonding and structure; the Periodic Table; basic concepts and hydrocarbons; alcohols, halogenoalkanes and analysis; energy and resources and are externally assessed. The third unit is the practical skills unit and is teacher assessed.
The A2 course builds on and extends the topics studied in the AS course. There are three A2 units covering studies into: rings, acids and amines; polymers and synthesis; analysis; rates, equilibrium and pH; energy; and transition elements. Again, the third unit is the practical skills unit and is teacher assessed.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS COULD I DO WITH CHEMISTRY?
Chemistry goes well with Biology, Physics or Mathematics, especially if you are contemplating a career in Science. If you wish to study medicine, dentistry or veterinary science, you must take Chemistry. Chemistry also combines well with Computing, Economics, Geography or Modern Languages, opening up a range of opportunities in many different areas.
AND AFTER THE COURSE?
Demand for people with qualifications in Chemistry is high. Chemistry graduates are sought after to work on industrial and academic research, in the chemical industry, in the financial world, in management and in many other areas where numeracy and other problem solving skills are valued.
Requirement
You will need an average GCSE score of at least five points, including a minimum grade B or above in Science (Core) and a grade B in Additional Science or a grade C in GCSE Chemistry together with a grade B in Maths. You should be confident in handling numbers and equations. For some students who need further support we may run Chemistry workshop classes alongside regular Chemistry lessons. If you studied Applied Science units you will need to have studied the relevant components in depth.
AS and A2 level Chemistry