A Level

Year 12:
– Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry
– Module 2 – Foundations in Chemistry
– Module 3 – Periodic Table and Energy
– Module 4 – Core Organic Chemistry

Year 13:
– Module 1 – Development of Practical Skills in Chemistry (continued)
– Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements
– Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and Analysis

​ASSESSMENT

AS
June of Year 12
– Breadth in Chemistry – assesses content from all modules (50%) – 90 minute exam
– Depth in Chemistry – assesses content from all modules (50%) – 90 minute exam

A Level
June of Year 13
– Component 01 – assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 (37%) – 135 minute exam
– Component 02 – assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 (37%) – 135 minute exam
– Component 03 – assesses content from all modules (26%) – 90 minute exam
– Practical endorsement that is reported separately (non-exam assessment)

​Exam Board: OCR

​ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

5 Grade 4s and above to include Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or Double Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics.

​PROGRESSION PATHS

Degree courses in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Medicine and related subjects.