Chemistry

Course Title: OCR Chemistry A (H432)

Type: A-Level

Entry Requirements:

Prospective students will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 5 including English and Mathematics. Applicants must achieve a minimum grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or a grade 6:6 in Combined Science.

Overview:

A-Level Chemistry takes you on a journey into the substances that make up our world, how they interact, and the processes that drive life, industry, and the environment. From atoms and molecules to reactions and energy changes, this course combines fascinating theory with hands-on practical work, helping you develop essential analytical and investigative skills.

Key Topics Include:

• Foundations in Chemistry: atomic structure, bonding, and energetics.

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• Core Organic Chemistry: hydrocarbons, functional groups, and reaction mechanisms.
• Physical Chemistry: rates, equilibrium, acids, and redox reactions.
• Inorganic Chemistry: periodicity, transition metals, and the chemistry of elements.
• Applied Chemistry: practical applications in industry, medicine, and the environment

You will gain experience in planning experiments, interpreting data, and problem-solving, preparing you for further study and careers in scientific fields.

Assessment:

• Three external examinations at the end of Year 13.
• Continuous assessment of practical skills through the practical endorsement, ensuring strong laboratory experience.

What students say:

A subject that opens the door to loads of courses at university

Helps me to understand how the world around me works

2025/26 Success Rate at 80% A* to C