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Chemistry A Level (OCR)
Head of Department:
Dr N Street
Teaching Staff:
Dr N Street
Mr C Hawley
Dr A Richardson
Overview
A Level Chemistry will give you an exciting insight into the
contemporary world of Chemistry. It covers the key concepts
of Chemistry and practical skills are integrated throughout the
course. You will learn about Chemistry in a range of different
contexts and the impact it has on industry and many aspects of
everyday life.
Course Content
Module 1 – Development
of Practical Skills in
Chemistry
Perform a range of
chemical techniques to
obtain data to analyse
and form appropriate
conclusions.
Module 2 – Foundations in
Chemistry
Study of the key concepts
underpinning Chemistry,
including the structure
of the atom, bonding
and quantitative
measurements (moles).
Module 3 – Periodic Table
and Energy
Measuring and applying
concepts such as enthalpy,
reaction rates and
equilibrium to chemical
reactions.
Modules 4 and 6 – Organic
Chemistry
Exploring the chemistry of
carbon-based compounds
and how they are
synthesised and purified.
Module 5 – Physical
Chemistry and Transition
Elements
Investigating and
calculating the pH of acids
and bases, redox and
electrode potentials and
the chemical and physical
properties of the transition
metals.
The course structure is:
Paper 1: Periodic Table,
Elements and Physical
Chemistry (2hrs 15m, 37%)
Paper 2: Synthesis and
Analytical Techniques
(2hrs 15m, 37%)
Paper 3: Unified Chemistry
– (1hr 30mins, 26%)
Expectations
Chemistry makes
significant demands of the
individual. Your passion
and love for atoms will
fuel your motivation and
your inquiring mind will
keep you questioning,
leading to knowledge and
understanding. A strong
resilience will keep you rote
learning the key definitions
and not giving up when that
equation seems impossible
to balance.
Future Pathway
A Level Chemistry is an
excellent base for a university
degree in healthcare, such
as Medicine, Pharmacy
and Dentistry as well as the
Biological Sciences, Physics,
Mathematics, Pharmacology
and Analytical Chemistry.
Chemistry is also taken by
many Law and Economics
applicants as it shows you
can cope with difficult and, at
times, abstract concepts.
Key Skills
The nature of Chemistry
requires a wide range of
skills including investigating,
problem solving, research,
decision-making,
mathematical skills and
analytical skills. Of course,
the practical side of the
course needs the confident
handling and use of a range
of equipment, glassware and
chemicals and consideration
of the associated Health &
Safety issues.
Recommended Entry
Requirements
Grade 6-6 at GCSE
(Chemistry or Combined
Science) and at least Grade 6
in GCSE Mathematics.
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