Chemistry A Level
A Level
In Barnstaple and Tiverton
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A Level
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2 Years
Chemistry A Level. Prospectus Code (FTT62) Tiverton. Length of Study. AS Level one year A Level two years. Entry RequirementsCost. We strongly recommend you buy a revision guide which costs 6.99. We will advise you on this when you arrive. We also sell exam paper packs for approximately 3. We may organise educational visits and you will be asked to contribute to the cost of these if you attend them.
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About this course
Five GCSEs at grade C or above including a minimum of CC in Double Science or a C in Chemistry. It is strongly recommended that you have a BB in Double Science or a B in Chemistry.
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Course programme
Chemistry A Level
Prospectus Code (FTT62) Tiverton
Length of Study
AS Level one year
A Level two years
Entry Requirements
Cost
We strongly recommend you buy a revision guide which costs 6.99. We will advise you on this when you arrive. We also sell exam paper packs for approximately 3. We may organise educational visits and you will be asked to contribute to the cost of these if you attend them.
The Programme
A stimulating, practical based course that revises and builds upon the topics you have covered at GCSE as well as exploring many new topics such as Spectroscopy and the Transition Metals.
The Programme Content
You study three units at AS Level. We take familiar topics such as atomic structure & bonding, the periodic table, rates of reaction (and others) and study them in more depth. You find out how and why at AS Level Chemistry and discover explanations for the chemistry you learnt at GCSE. Approximately a third of the course looks at organic (carbon-based) Chemistry where you investigate the reactions of different organic families such as alkenes and alcohols and this links very well with Biology. You also study interesting new topics such as mass spectrometry and green topics such as the destruction of the ozone layer and what we can do to prevent this. Internally assessed coursework makes up 20% of your final marks. You then study three more units in year two to complete the full A Level.
Progression / Careers
Chemistry is essential for Medics, Vets, Physiotherapists and Pharmacists, as well as all of the obvious Chemistry based careers. Most Biology based courses would also like you to have at least AS Level Chemistry. Careers such as Law, Finance and Accounting also value Chemistry students as they are usually good problem solvers and communicators and aren't scared of numbers. It's not the easiest A Level to get but it is definitely one of the most sought after by employers.
Chemistry A Level