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A Level Chemistry

at Highcliffe School, Christchurch · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Chemistry is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts. Some topics follow on from the GCSE course such as quantitative chemistry, electronic structure and bonding. Other new concepts are also introduced such as enthalpy, isomerism and aromatic chemistry. This course has a strong mathematical component; approximately 40% of the course is based upon chemical calculations. The teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed both through written examination papers and the practical endorsement. Students will complete approximately 3 hours of practical work every week. They will be expected to keep accurate and up-to-date records of practical work in their laboratory books in order to achieve the final practical endorsement. The learning process is a blend of dynamic learning styles, including teacher-led sessions and active learning (e.g. problem solving, peer tutoring, discovery practicals, student-led sessions, presentations and projects). These maybe accompanied by field trips and visits to local industries or Universities. The summary of components is as follows: • Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry • 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 Transition Elements

What you need to get on

min Grade 6 in GCSE Science + statutory min 6 GCSE's inc. Ma & Eng

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Highcliffe School

    Parkside Highcliffe, Christchurch, BH23 4QD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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