Apply to Sixth Form | 020 7790 6361 Home / A-Level Chemistry A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY Students who study chemistry to A level might ultimately work in the chemical industry, become doctors, dentists, pharmacologists and environmental scientists. They are able to work in areas as diverse as publishing, technical writing, patent law, intellectual property law, finance and investment analysis as well as in the public services, academia and teaching. A-Level Chemistry OCR One-year AS Two-year A-level Chemistry Key Topics The course will focus on: Foundations of chemistry, applications of chemistry ,organic chemistry, rates of reaction and chemical energetics. Curriculum Summary Links to Other Courses A-Level Chemistry is an excellent preparation for further study at University. Some courses include study in other related areas. Examples include: Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry Chemistry with Forensic Science and Toxicology Chemistry with Pharmacology. In addition a number of courses either specifically require or find it desirable to have an AS/A2 in Chemistry. These include courses such as Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Pharmacy and Dentistry. Course Outline OCR Biology A is split into six modules: Modules 1 to 4 constitute the stand-alone AS-Level qualification (one year); Modules 1 to 6, combined with Practical Endorsement, constitute the full A-Level (two years). The modules can be summarised as: Overview of A Level in OCR Chemistry A (H432) Content Overview Method of Assessment Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6). Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Synthesis and analytical techniques (02) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Unified chemistry (03) 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 26% of total A level Practical endorsement in chemistry (04)* (non-exam assessment) Reported separately 37%of total A level Overview of AS Level in OCR Chemistry A (H032) Content Overview Method of Assessment Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Both components assess content from all four modules. Breadth in chemistry (01)* 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 50% of total AS level Depth in chemistry (02)* 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 50% of total AS level Learners must complete both components (01 and 02). *Both components include synoptic assessment. Entry Requirements Grade 5 and above Triple or Double Science Grade 5 and above in Mathematics GCSE Ben Jonson Road, Stepney, London E1 4SD 020 7790 6361 mail@mulberrystepneygreen.org Mulberry Stepney Green Maths, Computing and Science College is part of the Mulberry Schools Trust which is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (Company No. 10035860). Company’s registered office: Mulberry Schools Trust, Richard Street, Commercial Road, London E1 2JP © Copyright - Mulberry Stepney Green Maths, Computing and Science College By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.Accept settingsHide notification onlySettings