A-Level Chemistry

“There is nothing that is not chemistry” - Morten Meldal, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2022

A-level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘What is the world made of?’. It’s the search for thisanswer that makes Chemistry so fascinating. From investigating explosive reactions, to researching a newwonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. Study in our state-of-the-art laboratories with highly experienced teachers.

The two-year course content includes:

Physical Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Bonding
Amount of Substance
Kinetics
Thermodynamics
Equilibria

Inorganic Chemistry
Periodic Trends
Groups 2 & 7
Transition Metals

Organic Chemistry
Alkanes and Alkenes
Alcohols
Carboxylic Acids
Carbonyls
Amines and Amino Acids
Organic Synthesis

Practical Skills
Titration
Organic Synthesis
Measuring Enthalpy Changes
Measuring Rates
Electrochemical Cells

Students will take A Level examinations during the summer of Y13. In addition, there will be the opportunity to earn a practical skills endorsement over the two years.

As well as our general entry requirements for A level study, you’ll need to achieve a minimum of Grade 6/6 in Combined Sciences or 6 in GCSE Chemistry, and you must have a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Maths is desirable.

SM6 Chemists have progressed to some incredible destinations including Medicine, Dentistry, VeterinaryScience, Pharmacy and Chemistry degree level study at some of the most renowned Russell groupuniversities. Other students went on to Degree Apprenticeships with Rolls Royce (Engineering), Reckitts(Analytical Chemistry) and The Royal Navy.