What will I learn?
Exam Board: AQA 

Year one

·         Physical Chemistry 1 – Atoms, Bonding , Kinetics

·         Inorganic Chemistry 1 – Periodicity, Halogens

 ·       Organic Chemistry 1 – Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Testing

Year two

·    Physical Chemistry 2 – Thermodynamics, Equilibria

·         Inorganic Chemistry 2 – Transition metals, Inorganic compounds

 ·       Organic Chemistry 2 – Aromatic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, More testing

    
How will I be assessed?
Paper 1

Physical chemistry topics from across both years 

Inorganic chemistry 

Relevant practical skills 

Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-level 

Paper 2 

Physical chemistry topics from across both years

Organic chemistry 

Relevant practical skills 

Written exam: 2 hours • 105 marks • 35% of A-level 

Paper 3 

Any content 

Any practical skills 

Written exam: 2 hours • 90 marks • 30% of A-level 
Is there anything else I need to know?
Candidates must have achieved a grade 6 in Combined Science or a 5 in Biology to be accepted onto this course, as without this level of prior attainment, the student would not make the grade at A Level. 

GCSE Maths grade 6 would be an advantage as there are calculations and rearrangement of equations to perform.
Future Opportunities?
With a chemistry qualification you have a wide range of career options as chemistry underpins everything in our modern life-style. These options may range from medicine, pharmacy and veterinary science to finance, law, the media, engineering, forensic science and art restoration. You could discover a new life saving drug or help solve an environmental problem.

Degree level qualifications in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Forensic Science etc.