Our Chemistry curriculum, aligned with the UK National Curriculum, aims to cultivate a profound understanding of the principles governing the composition and behaviour of matter. Rooted in scientific enquiry and practical exploration, our intent is to equip students with essential knowledge and skills for a lifelong appreciation of chemistry.
The curriculum spans key areas:
Through engaging lessons and hands-on experiments, our goal is to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and a keen awareness of the impact of chemistry on the world. By emphasising real-world applications and ethical considerations, we aspire to inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers and responsible contributors to the scientific community.
Course Code: A Level Chemistry OCR H432
Exam Board Specification: OCR A https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/
WHY CHEMISTRY?
This exciting course attempts to answer the big question “What is the world made of?” and in the search for this answer you will be investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, through to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives.
The course covers a broad range of topics within Physical, Inorganic and Organic chemistry including atomic structures, thermodynamics, periodicity, transition metals, alkanes and DNA. Practicals include measuring energy changes, identifying different compounds, preparing organic solids and liquids and undertaking advanced chromatography.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ASSESSMENT
EXTRA AND SUPER CURRICULAR
FUTURE PATHWAYS
University degrees, apprenticeships and careers in Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Personnel, Pharmaceuticals, Toxicology, Biomedical Chemistry, Teaching, Lab Work and even Politics!
COMPLEMENTARY A LEVELS
Biology, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Core Maths.