Chemistry

Exam Board: OCR

• Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry
• Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry

1. Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations
2. Amount of substance
3. Acid–base and redox reactions
4. Electrons, bonding and structure

• Module 3 – Periodic table and energy

1. The periodic table and periodicity
2. Group 2 and the halogens
3. Qualitative analysis
4. Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative)

• Module 4 – Core organic chemistry

1. Basic concepts
2. Organic synthesis
3. Analytical techniques

• Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements

1. Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative)
2. Enthalpy, entropy and free energy

• Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

Assessment

3 externally assessed exams

1. Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (assesses modules 1, 2, 3 and 5) – 37%

2. Synthesis and analytical techniques (assesses modules 1, 2, 4, and 6) – 37%

3. Unified chemistry (assesses all modules) – 26%

Internally assessed and externally moderated science practical endorsement programme.

Requirements

General Sixth Form admission requirements plus a grade 5 or above in GCSE Mathematics and a minimum of two 6 grades in GCSE Science subjects.

Where can it lead?

A-Level study in Chemistry develops analytical, numerical and higher level thinking skills. These are transferable across a range of courses and are highly desirable in many employment sectors. A-Level Chemistry is a requirement entry subject for medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and pharmacy. It is also suited to careers in engineering, agriculture, forensic science, teaching and archaeology.