Chemistry at A-Level
Chemistry A-Level
Chemistry is a dynamic and exciting subject that is academically rigorous. It will give you a great opportunity not only to gain a very respected qualification but also to develop a strong set of transferable skills.
By following an A-Level in the subject you will:
- Carry out experiments and interpret their results
- Learn to select, organize, present and interpret data
- Develop their imaginative and critical thinking about chemical problems
- Develop an appreciation of the social, economic, environmental and technological importance of Chemistry
- Develop their ability to communicate scientifically in a variety of ways: discussion, writing, using chemical formulae and equations, graphs and calculations
- Develop Key Skills, in particular communication, application of number, information technology, problem solving and working with others
- Discover that Chemistry is a coherent body of knowledge in which there are unifying ideas linking together a wide range of facts. These include the Periodic Table, the concept of amount of substance, ideas of structure and bonding, equilibrium and rates of reaction.
- Discover that learning Chemistry can be an interesting and enjoyable activity
Further Study and Careers
The study of A-Level Chemistry lays a good foundation for further studies relevant to careers in:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Food Technology
- Medicine
- Materials Technology
- Veterinary Medicine
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- Pure/Applied
- Food Science
- Geology
- Metallurgy
- Pharmacy
- Law
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Course: OCR A, H432
- Module 1 development of practical skills
- Module 2 foundations in chemistry
- Module 3 periodic table and energy
- Module 4 core organic chemistry
- Module 5 physical chemistry and transition elements
- Module 6 organic chemistry and analysis
Examination
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Modules assessed
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Percentage
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Exam 1:
Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry. 100 marks, 2hrs 15mins
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1/2/3/5
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37%
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Exam 2:
Synthesis and analytical techniques. 100 marks, 2hrs 15mins
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1/2/4/6
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37%
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Exam 3:
Unified chemistry. 70 marks, 1hr 30mins
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1/2/3/4/5/6
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26%
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Practical endorsement
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Pass/ fail on certificate only
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For specification click below:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171720-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h432.pdf