Chemistry A-level

You will be following OCR specification A
First Year of A level/ AS level
• Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry
• Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
• Module 3 – Periodic table and energy
• Module 4 – Core organic chemistry
Second Year - full A level
• Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry
• Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry
• Module 3 – Periodic table and energy
• Module 4 – Core organic chemistry
• Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements
• Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

You will develop the skills necessary for further academic study, such as strong report writing, essay writing and study skills, including presentation skills.

You will also improve the wider skills vital for success in further study or employment, including self-confidence, speaking in front of others, working with others, taking responsibility and managing your time. By the end of the course you will have benefited from individual support, including clear advice about Higher Education and careers.

All A-level students must have six C grades in academic subjects at GCSE, including English and maths, at grade 5 but excluding PE, Dance, IT i.e. subjects with a large practical component.

You will also need GCSE English Language grade 5 and GCSE Double Science grade AB or Triple Science ABB and GCSE Maths grade 7.

With three A Levels the possibilities are endless. You can progress to Higher Education to study a variety of different subjects at degree level. A Levels also offer a high standard of education which many employers require as part of their entry criteria onto training programmes. With an A level in Chemistry you can progress to Higher Education to study a range of courses at university including Medicine, Veterinary Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Science. You could also find employment in a laboratory.

Formal assessment is through examinations and (in some subjects) through coursework. The examination periods are in May/June. There will be a range of regular assignments, essays and class based assessments to help you develop your study skills for the next educational step. Individual learning targets are set each term and you will receive regular feedback on your progress in meeting these targets.