Chemistry A level

What you need to know
How will I study?

The course is divided into 3 sections; physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. You will study some aspects of each section in year 1 with further topics in year 2. The course follows on from GCSE starting with the foundation topics of atomic structure and bonding, moles and equations, the periodic table and chemicals from oil. Further topics are introduced during year 1 including energetics, kinetics, redox reactions, groups 2 and 7 and more organic chemistry. Many of these topics are developed further in year 2 with some new areas incuding acids and bases, transition metals and organic analysis and synthesis.
How will I be taught?

There will be 2 sessions a week, a 2 hour class and a 3 hour class with a half hour break. You will have one teacher for all your sessions. All classes will be in well equipped laboratories. Classes will include a mixture of presentations, demonstrations, group or individual practicals, quizzes, discussions and exam question practice.
How will I be assessed?

There are 3 exams at the end of this 2 year linear course. Papers 1 & 2 will focus on different parts of the syllabus while paper 3 will focus on the whole course including practical techniques & data analysis. You will be assessed at the end of year one to see if you can progress to year two.