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Chemistry
Chemistry is all around us, from the soap we use in the shower to the pharmaceutical drugs we use to cure our ailments, from the fuel we use in our vehicles to the paint we use in our houses. By studying chemistry, you can learn laboratory skills in modern well-equipped facilities. You will learn how technology is used to identify compounds and check their purity using spectroscopy and chromatography. You will also discuss how the theory learnt in class can be used and applied to everyday situations.
Specific requirements
For the AS course you should have either Double Award Science* at higher tier (grade B or above) or GCSE Chemistry (grade B or above) and GCSE Biology or Chemistry (Grade B or above). You should also achieve a grade B or above in GCSE Maths (higher tier).
* This must be Core and Additional Science. Students who have taken Core and Applied Science will not be qualified to take this course and should consider one of the BTEC Applied Science courses instead.
What will I study?
AS Units
Unit 1
- Atomic Structure
- Bonding and shapes of molecules
- Oxidation and reduction
- Periodicity
Unit 2
- Equilibrium and kinetics
- Organic chemistry and spectroscopy
- Enthalpy changes
- Green chemistry
A2 Units
Unit 4
- Organic chemistry
- Synthesis and analysis
- Structure determination
Unit 5
- Thermodynamics
- Redox equilibria
- Transition metals
- Kinetics, acids and bases
Assessment
Practical assessment
Practical work is carried out throughout the course and it is assessed by an ISA which involves a practical test and a theory test.
Assessment
You will have two written exams at AS and A2 level in January and June of each year.
Where does it lead
Careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, chemical industry, archaeology, environmental work, biochemistry.
Exam board: OCR
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