A Level Chemistry
Get your lab coat on and think positively - just like a proton. A Level Chemistry is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Chemical Engineering.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LACHEMI
- Exam Board
- AQA
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
Chemistry builds on GCSE topics (including atomic structure, bonding, kinetics and redox) through to exciting new topics (including transition metals, thermodynamics, amino acids, aromatic chemistry and NMR). You will be provided with extensive student notes and a wide variety of teaching resources and strategies. Practical work is embedded throughout the course and delivered in well resourced laboratories. The Chemistry course develops a wide range of transferable skills including teaching students to be objective, analytical and methodical and how to process and apply knowledge to solve problems.
Course Highlights:
Science Society, regular competitions and university visits.
- Entry Requirements
Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.
This must include Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and Grade 6 in GCSE Science or Chemistry.
- How will I be assessed?
A Level Chemistry is a two year linear course. At the end of Year 2 you will sit three separate 2 hour exams of approximate equal weighting. The marks gained in these three exams are combined to give your overall grade in A Level Chemistry. There is also a practical component where students complete a list of required practicals whilst developing a range of different skills.
- Progression Pathway
A Level Chemistry provides skills that are of use in many areas of employment and is routinely required for progression onto numerous higher educational courses including: Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and many more!
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
