Level 3 : AS/A Level Chemistry (AQA)
Who is the course for?
Anyone interested in Chemistry or who wishes to take a related subject e.g. medicine, biology/biochemistry, environmental science, nursing etc. - an excellent preparation in thinking and understanding!You should have a GCSE average of 5.5 or above and a minimum of a grade C in GCSE Science and Maths. Most students wanting to enrol on the course will have achieved B grades in GCSE Science, English and Maths.
Content outline
A mixture of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry covering topics like:-
atomic structure, how atoms bond together, why some elements are reactive and some are not. Interesting reactions of common elements and compounds.
Organic chemistry including how more complicated molecules react and how they are used in everyday life. Practical work is internally assessed.
Support for potential Medics, Dentists and Vets
At Wyke we recognise that applications for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science are particularly competitve, and therefore in addition to the normal careers and UCAS support in college, we offer a specific programme to support students considering applying for these subjects. For further information about this programme, download the information leaflet.
Method of assessment
AS – 85% Examination 15% internally assessed practical coursework.
A2 – 95% Examination 5% internally assessed practical coursework.
