‘The decision to study Chemistry at Walton High is one of the best choices I made in the Post 16 selection process. Every Lesson with my teachers is fascinating and fun. We get to learn about the world around us in minute detail.’
‘Every aspect of the world today – even politics and international relations - is affected by chemistry.’
Linus Pauling
FAQs
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The year 12 content is on a point by point basis broadly similar to GCSE in terms of challenge, however there is more of it. It links together better than the GCSE does so some of the increased breadth of the subject does not feel as obvious. In year 13 the challenge steps up another level as especially the mathematical sections are more challenging than those seen at GCSE. It is a fundamentally challenging subject regularly rated as hardest or second hardest A level. This challenge comes with rewards though as it is known to be so and is therefore appreciated by universities and employers alike, and simply put, is brilliant.
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Total of 6 hours of examinations (2 x 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 x 1 hour 30 minutes) taken at the end of the course. These will include a wide range of question types including multiple choice, short answer and extended response questions. They will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of both theory and practical skills through the examinations.
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Studying Chemistry is an interesting and challenging experience to link key chemical ideas and understand how they relate to each other. The course allows the development of transferable skills including investigating, problem solving, research, decision making, mathematical skills and analytical skills. Chemistry opens up a range of possibilities for further study and careers associated with the subject.
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A Level Chemistry A is an excellent base for a university degree in healthcare such as medicine, pharmacy and dentistry as well as the biological sciences, physics, mathematics, pharmacology and analytical chemistry. Chemistry is also taken by many law applicants as it shows you can cope with difficult concepts. Chemistry can also complement a number of arts subjects. It gives you a clear path into a range of career opportunities including chemical, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industries and in areas such as forensics, environmental protection and healthcare. The problem solving skills are useful for many other areas, too, such as law and finance.