Chemistry A-level OCR specification A

Course entry requirements: Science Grade 6-6 or GCSE Chemistry Grade 6.

OVERVIEW OF COURSE: The exams at the end of the second year make up 100% of the A-Level grade and can cover any topic of the full two years.  There is no coursework now, but there is a separate qualification for the practical endorsement.  Developing practical skills is an integral part of the course and they are used to make sure students are confident with the techniques and understanding of Chemistry.  The course is broken up into 6 teaching units across 2 years.  The units studied are:

First Year:

  • Module 1 –   Development of Practical skills in Chemistry
  • Module 2 –   Foundations in Chemistry
  • Module 3  –  Table and Energy
  • Module 4  –  Core Organic Chemistry

Second Year:

  • Module 5 –  Physical Chemistry
  • Module 6 –  Organic Chemistry and Analysis

COURSE DETAILS AND ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:

  • A-Level- Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry – 135 minutes – 37% of total A-Level,Synthesis and Analytical Techniques – 135 minutes – 37% of total A-Level, Unified Chemistry – 90 minutes – 26% of total A-Level & Practical Endorsement in Chemistry. Non examined, assessed throughout the A-Level based on experiments and awarded separately to the Chemistry A Level.

 

WHERE CAN THIS COURSE TAKE ME?
Chemistry is a versatile A-Level that leaves open a lot of options. Chemistry is a desirable degree with many potential careers but there is also biochemistry, medicine, veterinary science and many more. Some of the destinations of previous students:·  Pharmacy, Nottingham University,  Veterinary Science, Royal School of Veterinary Science, Biochemistry and Genome Science, Portsmouth University,  Medicine, University of Leicester.

 

I CAN FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION BY
You can contact the school on 01295 251451, Deputy Science Co-ordinator: gwillcocks@wykhampark-aspirations.org Chemistry OCR A Syllabus information can be found at www.ocr.org.uk

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