A Level Chemistry

This course is about: A-level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless.

After getting through your GCSEs, your knowledge of chemistry will be advanced. At A level, you will continue to further your knowledge of concepts you already know as well as learning new ones. The A level will provide you with the why behind the topics that you covered at GCSE.

You will develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other, develop and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods, develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills, develop your interests and enthusiasm for chemistry, including the chance to explore the careers associated with the subject and understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how chemistry contributes to the success of the economy and society. Chemistry will help to you challenge ideas in the world around you by developing your logic and step-by-step reasoning. You will often develop your teamwork and communication skills too, which is great for project management.

Five GCSEs grade 4 or above, including grade 7 in Chemistry or 7-7 in Trilogy, grade 6 in Maths.