Chemistry
Centre
John of Gaunt School
Content
Chemistry involves the learner in enquiring about the nature of substances, or matter, and how they change. This ranges from the human body tissues to 'star dust' and from atoms to galaxies.
Learners can understand the importance of Chemistry in our everyday lives, in industry and in changes such as global warming. Chemistry may take up the challenge to make forms of matter that have never existed before.
Special Features
AS and A Level in Chemistry encourages students to:
- appreciate the contributions of Chemistry to society and the responsible use of scientific knowledge and evidence;
- develop essential knowledge and understanding of the concepts of Chemistry, and the skills needed for the use of these in new and changing situations;
- be aware of how advances in information technology and instrumentation are used in Chemistry;
- develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment;
- bring together knowledge of ways in which different areas of Chemistry relate to each other;
- sustain and develop their enjoyment of, and interest in, Chemistry.
Entry
You will need at least 5 A*-C GCSEs. You should have a minimum of grade C in Science, Double or Applied or separate sciences.
Attendance
One year to AS plus one further year to complete the full A Level.
Assessment
This is through a combination of exam board assessed and centre assessed coursework and examinations.
Moving on
This course aims to develop an interest in further study and careers in Chemistry as well as the wider field where the ability to think logically, understand complex ideas and apply them to the real world is necessary. Whether you want to pursue a career in Science, the Media, Education, Business or a host of other fields, Chemistry will enable you to show you have the skills, knowledge and understanding required.
