The academic content of the A-Level course is rigorous and ensures that it adequately prepares learners for university courses; there is much focus on core chemical principles within the specification.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSGCSE Chemistry or Trilogy Science (Dual Award) Grade 6, A Level students must either take Maths in Context as their enrichment choice or A Level Maths. “Chemistry has enabled me to improve my lab and analytical skills, further my understanding and enabled me to develop my problem solving abilities.” WHERE THIS SUBJECT CAN TAKE YOUPrevious Ryde students have gone on to a plethora of career choices and university courses due to the massive diversity that this subject affords. Chemistry is an important subject for careers in: Medicine, Environmental Science, Engineering, Toxicology, Developing Consumer Products, Metallurgy (studying how metals behave), Space Exploration, Developing Perfumes and Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Teaching, Science Writing, Software Development and Research to name but a few. AWARD - A LEVEL AQACOURSE CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Organic & Physical:
ASSESSMENTPaper 1 (2hrs - 35%): Assesses Physical and Inorganic Chemistry topics and relevant practical skills through short and long answer questions Paper 2 (2hrs - 35%): Assesses Physical and Organic Chemistry and relevant practical skills through short and long answer questions Paper 3 (2hrs - 30%): Assesses any content and practical skills met throughout the two years through data analysis questions, short answer questions and multiple choice questions. |
