Chemistry

Sixth Form Prospectus for the school year 2023-24 Chemistry

Are you interested in:

• Practical Chemistry? • Applications of Science? • Problem solving? • Scientific research?

Leading to a career in:

• Chemistry and chemical engineering • Medicine and related fields • Veterinary studies • Biochemistry • Pharmacy • Physiotherapy

What is Chemistry?

Studying the principles of physical, inorganic and organic Chemistry and exploring these through experimental work.

Course content Year 1

During Year 1 students will look at the relationship between atomic structure, chemical reactivity and patterns in the Periodic Table. This leads onto an introduction to organic chemistry, including alkanes as fuels and the environmental consequences of this use.

Course content Year 2

During Year 2 there is an opportunity for practical investigations to explore thermodynamics, transition metals, organic chemistry and their applications in industry and medicine.

Assessment criteria

Exam Board: AQA

Course Code: 7405

100% examination

Year 1 has two module exams and Year 2 has three module exams with assessment of practical skills part of these written module exams.

A separate endorsement of practical skills consisting of six practicals in Year 1 and six in Year 2 will be taken alongside the A-Level which will be assessed by teachers.

Teaching staff:

Dr Atkins Mrs Harrison

This is a good school. Ofsted, May 2017 A good school with an outstanding Sixth Form. Ofsted, October 2012