Chemistry (A level)

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Starts September
Course Type Full Time
Duration Two Years
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Chemistry taster session recording

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Click here to watch the recording of our live, online taster session that took place on Thursday 19th November. (Please note that taster session recordings are available via Microsoft Teams. If you are accessing the recordings using a mobile or tablet device you may need to download the MS Teams app).

Introduction What do we study How will I learn What's next What current students say What else do I need to know

Introduction

Are you interested in how new medicinal drugs are synthesised? How space probes identify elements on other planets? How athletes are drug tested? How the body controls your blood pH? This course will answer these questions and more, developing your practical skills, numeracy skills and logical thinking.

What do we study

You will explore the patterns in the Periodic table, the reactions of carbon based compounds and how the speed (rate of reaction) and amount of products (equilibrium) can be monitored in a reaction.

How will I learn

Scientific theory and concepts are taught via practical experiments, the use of IT simulations and even playballs!

What's next

Chemistry is a potential gateway to many high-earning careers and is highly valued by all universities (it is usually a requirement for entry on to medicine, dentistry and veterinary science). Some of our most recent students have gone on to study engineering at Oxford University and medicine at Newcastle University. More recently our some of our students have secured paid degree apprenticeships at local chemical companies: Lucite International and Johnson Matthey.

What current students say

‘Rob is probably one of the best teachers I've had in the entirety of my life in education.’ ‘Rob Spink is a brilliant chemistry teacher’ ‘The teacher's very supportive and takes the time to help students which is great and also uses different teaching methods such as roleplay (with electrons etc.) which really helps us visualise things.’ ‘Chemistry is taught to an extremely high standard by Rob at a good pace. He makes sure all the students in the class are at the same level of understanding before building on and expanding their knowledge.’

What else do I need to know

Depending on your previous grades you may need to study English and maths alongside your other courses. These are essential skills that all employers value.

We will be learning in our purpose-built, state-of-the-art laboratories.

Each student will have access to both electronic and textbook resources designed to complement the course.

Chemistry is taught by Dr Robert Spink, a highly experienced teacher with a PhD in Organofluorine Chemistry with several outstanding lesson observations from both Ofsted and the College.

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