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Full Time Chemistry - A Levels
A Level
Inhouse
Description
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Type
A Level
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Methodology
Inhouse
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Duration
2 Years
Chemistry is a very varied and interesting subject, with great relevance to the outside world. It impacts on many scientific areas including genetic engineering, pollution, pharmaceutical development and medical science.
Important information
Government funding available
About this course
Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
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Subjects
- IT
- Full Time
Course programme
Welsh Joint Education Committee
Course Content
Chemistry is a very varied and interesting subject, with great relevance to the outside world. It impacts on many scientific areas including genetic engineering, pollution, pharmaceutical development and medical science.
Course Features
Application of everyday chemistry.
Links to current affairs and developments in Science
Develops practical skills commensurate with the qualification
Career Prospects and Progression
A Levels provide an excellent basis for progression to Higher level qualifications such as degrees or Higher National Diplomas. Chemistry is essential for entry to Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Veterinary Science, and is also required for Forensic Science, Chemical Engineering and Chemical Based Degrees. Chemistry helps to develop a broad range of analytical, and problem solving skills which will be useful in a variety of careers.
Modules
AS Level Atomic Structure and Radioactivity, Chemical Quantities and Equations, Inorganic Chemistry reactions of the Periodic Table, Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry including the Greenhouse Effect and Acid Rain. An introduction to Organic Chemistry. Also a study of whether reactions happen Energetics, how fast they happen Kinetics and what the yield is likely to be Equilibria. A2 Level Further Inorganic e.g.. the Transition Metals, and physical chemistry. Lots more Organic chemistry including: the synthesis of important substances such as pharmaceuticals and polymers, and techniques for analysing substances e.g.. Infra-red Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry. Also organic practical work, e.g.. the synthesis of aspirin.
Method of Assessment
Modules 1, 2 4 and 5 are assessed by written examination. Module 3a - Experimental techniques. Module 3c - Practical course work. Module 6a - Synoptic Paper. Module 6c - Practical course work.
Course Length
AS - 1 Year Full A Level - 2 Years
Time of Delivery
Daytime
Campus
Graig Campus
Bilingual Provision
This course can be studied in English only
Entry Requirements
Normally students 16 - 19 years of age will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A* - C. Entry for mature students without formal qualifications is at the discretion of the Faculty.
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Full Time Chemistry - A Levels