Chemistry, A-Level

Course Information

COURSE OVERVIEW

A-Level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless.

Possible Degree Options

According to bestcourse4me.com, the top five degree courses taken by students who have an A-Level in Chemistry are:

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Pre-clinical medicine
• Mathematics
• Pharmacology

Topics Covered

• Foundations in Chemistry
  Periodic table
• Core organic chemistry
• Physical chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Organic chemistry

Practicals

Chemistry, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out practical activities including:

• Measuring energy changes in chemical reactions
• Tests for identifying different types of compound
• Different methods for measuring rates of reaction
• Studying electrochemical cells
• Preparation of organic solids and liquids
• An advanced form of chromatography for more accurate results

This is now a requirement and forms part of the Practical Endorsement that is a requirement of A-Level chemistry

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

5 GCSEs at 6+, including English Language (5), Maths, and Combined Science/Chemistry and one other science.