A Level Chemistry

Course code

MA014

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

Our Science courses are held in high regard by many universities and will equip you with the essential skills for a variety of future careers. By studying Science at A-level you will not only advance your subject knowledge but you will also improve your ability to problem solve, analyse information and reach scientific conclusions.

You will also benefit from our state-of-the art laboratories and industry standard equipment.

Explore how various combinations of approximately 100 different elements have made everything in the known universe.

The topics studied on this course are:

Atomic structure
Amount of substance
Structure and bonding
Equilibria, kinetics and rates equations
Group 2, Group 7, periodicity, redox
Alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, polymers
Aromatic chemistry, amino acids, DNA
Spectroscopic techniques
Acids and bases
Transition metals, reactions of aqueous ions

How you will be assessed:

100% exam
You will also be awarded a CPAC certificate for successful completion of 12 required practical experiments. This demonstrates to universities that you are competent in the laboratory

A-level Science qualifications provide access a wide variety of higher education courses and careers. Traditional routes following A-level Sciences include:

Medicine
Dentistry
Veterinary Science
Teaching
Engineering
Architecture

The acquisition of a current AQA-approved textbook is advantageous.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level Chemistry: Grade 9-6 Combined Science OR Grade 9-6 Chemistry & Grade 9-6 in one other Science; Grade 9-5 English Language; Grade 9-5 Maths

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.