Chemistry A Level

IN THE FIRST YEAR STUDENTS STUDY:
Unit 1: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry: This unit provide the opportunity to develop the skills of Formulae writing, quantitative Calculations, Energetics, and explores Atomic structure and Bonding in detail. 
Unit 2: Core Organic and Physical Chemistry: This unit introduces Organic chemistry in the form of alkanes and alkenes. Kinetics and Equilibrium reactions are also explored as well as modern Analytical techniques.
ASSESSMENT - 2 written exams:1hr 30 min papers each with multiple choice, short answer and extended writing, both worth 50% of the AS qualification. 

IN THE SECOND YEAR STUDENTS STUDY ALL THE AS TOPICS PLUS:
Unit 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry: The topics covered in AS Unit 1 are further explored, Energetics and Redox, with the addition of acid-base calculations and the chemistry of the transition metals. 
Unit 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry: The topics covered in AS Unit 2 are further explored, Kinetics and Equilibrium, with emphasis on further Organic chemical reactions.
Unit 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry: This will cover the synoptic element of the Advance Level and to assess conception and theoretical understanding of Experimental methods

Unit 1 and Unit 2: 1hr 45 min written paper with multiple choice, calculations, short answer and extended writing, worth 30%.
Unit 3: 2hr 30 min written paper with multiple choice, calculations, short answer and extended writing, worth 40%.

Practical Work: Students must complete compulsory practical work as it will be examined at the end of the AS and the A Level course in written form. A 'Science Practical Endorsement' will be included on their certificate, if the student successfully completes the practical aspect of the course.