Chemistry
Vocational qualification
In Eccles, Salford
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Eccles, salford
The laboratories are well-equipped, modernand light. Students also have the opportunity tojoin the Science Society that runs regular events throughout the year that are bothinformative and fun. Tutors have good contacts with universities including Oxford andCambridge.
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Chemistry
The laboratories are well-equipped, modernand light. Students also have the opportunity tojoin the Science Society that runs regular events throughout the year that are bothinformative and fun. Tutors have good contacts with universities including Oxford andCambridge.
What will I study?
You will study:
· Foundation chemistry: atoms, bonds and groups.
· Chains, energy and resources.
· Practical skills in chemistry.
· Rings, polymers and analysis.
· Equilibria, energetics and elements.
· Practical skills in chemistry 2.
How is the course assessed?
Two units at AS and A2-Level are assessedthrough written examination. One unit at ASand A2-Level is assessed through internal assessment.
What enrichment will there be?
Activities include:
· Science Society.
· Engineering Club.
What could I do next?
Higher education opportunities / further study could lead to progression to university to studyat degree level in a related subject. Chemistryis an acceptable qualification for entry tomany unrelated degree courses andprofessions, e.g. law, accountancy, etc.
From a career point of view, chemistry is anessential subject for medicine, dentistry,veterinary science, pharmacy and, of course,chemistry and biochemistry.
Chemistry