Chemistry

Chemistry Edexcel (9CH0)

WHAT THIS COURSE OFFERS YOU

• Chemistry is a component part of many careers.
• It is essential for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacology, Forensic Science and Food Science and it occupies a central part of a wide range of other courses.

 

• You’ll enjoy this course if….
  • …you have an interest in, and enjoyment of Chemistry.
  • …you enjoy carrying out investigation by the application of imaginative, logical and critical thinking.
  • …you want to use Chemistry to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• 5 GCSE passes at G4 or higher.
• G6 or above in GCSE English and Maths.
• G6 or above in GCSE Science (Trilogy) OR G6 or above in GCSE Chemistry (Separate Sciences).

 

ASSESSMENT / CORE MODULES

• Paper 1 – Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
• Paper 2 – Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry
• Paper 3 – General and Practical Principles in Chemistry
• 20% of the marks for this specification will involve mathematical skills at level 2 or above.

 

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

• The course is made up of 19 topics. 
• Essential concepts of each topic are introduced by the teacher in class, using ICT presentations and practical activities. 
• You will study the background Chemistry independently and test your knowledge through homework assignments. 
• The work is then applied to past paper problems, through practical investigations, research and group discussions.

 

FUTURE PATHWAYS

• Chemistry occupies a central part of a wide range of courses including Archaeology, Engineering, Nursing, Environmental Science and Cosmetic Science.  It is increasingly relevant to people working in areas such as journalism, law, catering and government establishments. 
• It should also be noted that taking an A-level in a science subject does not limit you to following science courses later on.