Author: hwilliams

Chemistry

To study Chemistry at GCE level, it is necessary to have attained a good grade in either GCSE Chemistry or in your GCSE Chemistry units. It is also advisable that you study GCE Mathematics, as there is a sizeable mathematical element to this course.
What you will study
AS (2 Units)
UNIT 1
THE LANGUAGE OF CHEMISTRY, STRUCTURE OF MATTER AND SIMPLE REACTIONS (20%)
UNIT 2
ENERGY, RATE AND CHEMISTRY OF CARBON COMPOUNDS (20%)
A2 (3 Units)
UNIT 3
PHYSICAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (25%)
UNIT 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSIS (25%)
UNIT 5
PRACTICAL (10%)
How you will study
There are 4.5 hours a week of formal teaching. You should be doing at least 4 hours per week of independent study (not including homework).
How you will be assessed
The examination board is WJEC. Further information on this specification is available on www.wjec.co.uk
Each unit is assessed by an examination, which will take place in June of the first year for AS. A2 units are examined in June of the second year. AS papers may be retaken to improve upon grades.
Your options after this course
Many pupils who study ‘A’ Level Chemistry at St.Brigid’s go on to study scientific based degrees at Russell Group universities in such fields as Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Pharmacy and the Natural Sciences.
Further information from :
Dr.Humberstone
Deputy Headteacher (St.Brigid’s School)

Why choose Chemistry?
The main aim of the course, is to make learning enjoyable and thus, encourage students to be enthusiastic about both the theoretical and practical aspects that Chemistry has to offer .

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