Chemistry A Level
The Norton Knatchbull School
Hythe Rd, Ashford , Kent, TN24 0QJ
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTON KNATCHBULL SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*
Open Evening - Thursday 11th January 2024 6pm - 8pm
Applications Open - Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Applications Close - Friday 26th January 2024
Entry Requirements - A minimum of six separately identifiable GCSE subjects at grade 6 or above, OR an average of grade 6 in the best six GCSE subjects achieved
At least a grade 5 in both English and Mathematics For most subjects at A Level, a grade 6 in the subject at GCSE is required. However, for A Level Mathematics a grade 7 is required, and for Further Mathematics a grade 8 is necessary
.How to Apply - Applications can be made through Kent Choices from the 3rd January 2024
Please contact us directly if you have any questions - contact sixthformrecruitment@nks.kent.sch.uk
Course Summary
OCR A provides a flexible approach where the specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of chemistry.
Chemists will study;
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic Table and Energy
• Core Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Transition Elements
• Organic Chemistry and Analysis
Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed both through written papers and the Practical Endorsement. This is a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence.
Course Details
Chemists will study;
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic Table and Energy
• Core Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Transition Elements
• Organic Chemistry and Analysis
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Paper 1:
Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry 37%
Paper 2
Synthesis and analytical techniques 37%
Paper 3
Unified Chemistry 26% June 2019
Nonexam assessment Practical Endorsement (Reported Separately)
Entry requirements
GCSE Chemistry Grade 6 or GCSE Combined grades Science 7-7
GCSE grade 6 in Mathematics is essential
Your next steps...
Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environmental Chemistry, Forensic Science, Geology, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Petroleum Engineering, Pharmacology, Pharmacy.
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