A-Level Chemistry – Mulberry Stepney Green

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

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

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