Minerva Learning Trust

Chemistry

A Level AQA

Throughout the two year course students will cover:

  • Physical Chemistry  
  • Inorganic Chemistry  
  • Organic Chemistry  
Assessment
  • Physical Chemistry 
  • Inorganic Chemistry 
  • Physical Chemistry 
  • Organic Chemistry 
  • Content from the whole course  
Skills Developed and Career Prospects

Students will also explore other areas of chemistry including: thermodynamics, rate equations, transition metals, optical isomerism and polymers

  • Paper 1 - 35%
  • Paper 2 - 35%
  • Paper 3 - 30%

Practical skills are assessed in the written papers

A Level Chemistry will develop thinking and analytical skills with a high degree of problem solving, as well as ‘hands on’ skills with a high level of attention to detail. Practical skills development is an important part of the course.

Chemistry is an essential A level for the many courses in the healthcare pathway, for example in Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry. Many other careers and degree courses can follow on from A Level Chemistry. These include the Biological sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Pharmacology and analytical chemistry. Chemistry is also taken by many Law applicants as it demonstrates the ability to cope with difficult concepts.

High Storrs Sixth Form Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 9 - 4. This MUST include at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics

Plus

Grade 6 in Chemistry OR Grade 6-6 in Combined Science AND Grade 6 in Maths