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Chemistry

at The Nobel School, Stevenage · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of chemistry. Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed through the written papers and recognised by the practical endorsement. Chemistry A is split into six teaching modules combined with the practical endorsement. The teaching modules can be summarised as: Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry – this module underpins the whole of the specification, and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The practical skills in this module can be assessed within written examinations and the practical endorsement. Module 2: Foundations in chemistry – covering key concepts required throughout the remaining modules. Modules 3 and 4: Periodic table and energy, core organic chemistry. Modules 5 and 6: Physical chemistry, transition elements, organic chemistry and analysis. Examination: A Level Paper 1 assesses the content from Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 A Level Paper 2 assesses the content from Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 A Level Paper 3 assesses the content from Modules 1 to 6. Career Opportunities You will find this course useful if you wish to follow a career in the following areas: • Scientific/medical research • Environmental work • Production/sales in many key industries, e.g. petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics. • Writing/publication • Teaching, • Finance • Law • Project management

What you need to get on

Min APS 5.8 Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 6 in Chemistry or Grade 7 in Core and Additional Science

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

  • The Nobel School

    Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, SG2 0HS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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