Stockton Riverside College :: SRC Bede Sixth Form :: Courses

Chemistry

Introduction

This is a new Chemistry course, updated to respond to modern developments in Chemistry and the impact of Chemistry on modern society and resources.

You are guaranteed varied and lively lessons with in-depth support and exam preparation throughout the course. The skills and understanding gained by studying chemistry provide an excellent foundation for a huge variety of careers and provide you with an understanding of how we affect the world today and what we may need to do in the future.

Course Content

Key concepts will be studied and linked directly to modern applications. Important links will be developed between topics throughout both AS and A2. Topics covered will include polymers - their design and applications, medicines, colours and dyes, spectroscopic methods of analysis, bio fuels and industrial chemistry. Practical skills will be integrated and developed within topics but assessed separately. There will be an emphasis on understanding and application rather than recall.

Assessment

There will be two written exams for each of AS and A2 with coursework (including a practical) forming the final component in each year.

Subject Entry Guidelines

AS Chemistry has been written as the progression route for students who have taken GCSE Science plus GCSE Additional Science or GCSE Science plus GCSE Chemistry. Grade CC or above in one of these combinations is required to take AS Chemistry. Please contact us if you have any other Science qualifications. A minimum of grade C in both Maths and English is strongly recommended.

Career Opportunities

Medicine, dentistry, veterinary, physiotherapy, pharmacy, research, many industrial opportunities, forensics, engineering, and agriculture...

But not all chemists wear white coats so also… law, accountancy, armed forces, stock broking, marketing and many more!

Awarding Body: OCR Chemisty A

AS: 1 year – A Level: 2 years

How to Apply?

You can apply online using our Online Application Form.
Alternatively, you can call 01642 808285 for all enquiries.

Please note that the contents published in this course guide are correct at the time of publication.
The college reserves the right to make changes or withdraw courses.