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Chemistry A Level

 
Exam Board: OCR
This A Level course focuses on understanding and application of Chemistry concepts. The course builds on prior knowledge from GCSE Science and Additional Science, although Additional Science is not essential. A Level Chemistry gives students a good grounding for higher education by developing practical skills in a variety of industrial contexts, as well as problem solving and critical thinking skills.
 
What will I study?
 
AS CHEMISTRY IN YEAR 12
Unit Title  Assessment
Atoms, Bonds and Groups – Includes atoms and reactions
Electrons, Bonding and Structure
The Periodic Table 		 1 hour exam worth 30%
Chains, Energy and Resources – Includes basic concepts and hydrocarbons
Alcohols, halogenoalkanes and analysis
Energy and Resources 		 1 hour 45 minute exam worth 50%
Practical Skills in Chemistry  Internally assessed coursework worth 20%
   
A2 CHEMISTRY IN YEAR 13
Unit Title  Assessment (50% carried from the AS course)
Rings, Polymers and Analysis
Rings, Acids and Amines
Polymers and Synthesis 		 1 hour exam worth 15%
Equilibria, Energetics and Elements
Rates, Equilibrium and PH 1 hour 45 minute exam worth 25%		 1 hour 30 minute exam worth 40%
Practical Skills in Chemistry Internally assessed coursework worth 10% Internally assessed individual practical investigation worth 20%
   
What can it lead to?
Studying Chemistry can lead to employment in a range of professions, including forensic science, environmental science and pharmacy. It is essential for anyone wishing to study medicine.