A-Level Chemistry (Wisbech Partnership)

The subject aims to cover the basic principles of Chemistry, an outline of the major groups of the periodic table and an introduction to Organic Chemistry. There is a considerable amount of practical work in the course.

Students will follow a programme of class teaching with practical investigations both in groups and as individuals and chemistry workshops. Group discussions and research projects are also included.

A-Level Structure:

AS level (year 1)

Unit 1: Atoms, bonds and groups
Unit 2: Chains, energy and resources
Unit 3: Practical skills in chemistry 1

A2 level (year 2)

Unit 4: Rings, polymers and analysis
Unit 5: Equilibria, energy and elements
Unit 6: Practical skills in chemistry 2

End Qualification:

Year 1: AS Level Chemistry.
Year 2: A2 Level Chemistry.

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

5 GCSEs including GCSE science double certificate at grade BB (or GCSE Chemistry at grade B), GCSE English language at grade C and GCSE mathematics at grade B plus 2 others at grade C or above.

Assessment:

Unit 1: 1 hour 15 mins examination (30% of AS mark, 15% of full A-level).
Unit 2: 2 hour examination in three sections (50% of AS mark, 25% of full A-level).
Unit 4: 1 hour 15 mins examination (15% of full A-level)
and 5: 2 hour examination in three sections (25% of full A-level).
Units 3 and 6: Internal assessment of practical skills (20% each of AS/A2 mark, 10% each of full A-level).

Progression from this course:

Higher education or employment.

Location:

Isle Campus - PE13 2JE

Duration:

2 Years

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply directly to Thomas Clarkson Academy using UCAS Apply

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials/resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

We have usually been able to supply all the required texts, but we cannot guarantee this will always be the case. Appropriate protective equipment for laboratory work is provided.

Additional Information:

Contact Student Services: King's Lynn - 01553 761144 Isle (Wisbech) - 01945 582561 A level courses in Wisbech are run and delivered in partnership with Thomas Clarkson Community College.