A-Level - Chemistry

In Chemistry, students will be looking at the properties and behaviour of elements and compounds in various ways. There are 6 units to the A-Level which cover organic, inorganic and physical elements of chemistry. Theoretical and practical elements are both taught and assessed. As the course develops students will be using principles, theories and practical skills to find out and understand more about chemistry and chemicals. Reference is frequently made to the “real world” and how chemistry fits in. Chemistry looks at the use of chemicals and energy, creating new substances and employing the fundamentals of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

The A Level begins with students looking at the properties and behaviour of elements and compounds in various ways: Theory, practical, numerical analysis, Bulk properties, molecular properties, Bonding patterns, Spectroscopy, polymers, energetics. As the course develops students will be using principles, theories and practical skills to find out and understand more about chemistry and chemicals. Reference is frequently made to the "real world" and how chemistry fits in. At the conclusion of A2 virtually 100% of students pass and go on to University.