A Level Chemistry

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.

A Level Chemistry builds on the work done in GCSE Science and Maths, so you’ll need good GCSE results from both. Written communication is also important as you’ll need to interpret data and write clear and concise explanations based on the evidence provided.

A Level Chemistry is a two year programme of study. Examinations take place at the end of the second year. The course is taught in parallel by two teachers who teach independent strands of the teaching themes. The practical element of the course is linked to the teaching themes and is incorporated throughout the two year teaching plan. There is no coursework on this course. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A Level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of competency in a range of skills that are not accessible in a written exam.

The course is taught in parallel by two teachers who teach independent strands of the teaching themes. The practical element of the course is linked to the teaching themes and is incorporated throughout the two year teaching plan. There is no coursework on this course. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A Level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of competency in a range of skills that are not accessible in a written exam.

There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A Level Chemistry are based on what you learned in your practicals. Monthly synoptic assessments are taken by learners to ensure all the taught content is assessed continuously throughout the two year programme.

A baseline assessment is also taken by all learners within the first month of enrolling onto the course to ensure the learner is on the right course to achieve their future career goals.

To join BG6, you must achieve five or more GCSE grades 4 or above. These must include a minimum GCSE grade 4 in English Language or Literature and Mathematics and also meet the specific subject entry requirements for courses you are interested in.

SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS:

GCSE Grade 6 in Chemistry plus one other Science, alternatively GCSE Grade 6,6 in Combined Science, plus GCSE Grade 5 in English Language and GCSE Grade 6 in Mathematics (Higher Tier)

Studying A Level Chemistry could potentially lead you to many exciting career options such as a lawyer, accountant, dentist, doctor, pharmacist, analytical chemist, chemical engineer, clinical biochemist, pharmacologist, research scientist (physical sciences), toxicologist, chartered certified accountant, financial advisor, environmental consultant, higher education lecturer, patent attorney, science writer or secondary school teacher.