A Level Chemistry
Exam code:7405
Delivery method: Online and Paper Based
A Level duration: 360 hours
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: AQA A Level Chemistry
Awarding body: AQA
Chemistry explores the fundamental building blocks of life. This A Level will explore physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry.
You will study subjects like atomic structure, kinetics, periodicity, organic analysis and chromatography. Studying chemistry prepares you for further education, particularly if you want to work in medicine or become a scientist.
Within the chemistry A Level you will explore bonding, energetics, kinetics, thermodynamics, the periodic table, amino acids, proteins DNA and organic synthesis.
Upon successful completion of the exam and practical assessments (as administered by AQA) you will have achieved an internationally recognised AQA A-Level Chemistry.
Tutor support
Our A Level courses come with tutor feedback and support by email for 24 months. They will mark your TMAs and provide valuable guidance through any trickier parts of the course whenever you need it. You will also receive a study guide to help you with all aspects of studying, essay writing and general student skills.
- Developing an enthusiasm for chemistry
- Gaining holistic understanding of chemistry and all the interrelations
- Understanding of the scientific method, and how science fits in with that and the wider contexts
- Acquire a range of relevant scientific skills including evaluation methodology, evidence and data and resolving conflicting evidence.
- Evaluating the role of the scientific community in validating new knowledge and ensuring integrity
The AQA A-Level Chemistry qualification is gained once all 3 exam papers are successfully completed and six practical assessments. These exams are administered by the AQA and assessment centre details will be included with your course, as well as practice papers so that you are more than prepared for your assessments.
The practicals are not marked, but you will need to be observed by an examination centre to demonstrate competence in the different techniques. The practicals are usually held in Spring of each year, while the written exams are in May/June.
In addition, there will be a number of tutor marked assessments (TMAs) to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the course materials, with the tutor sending comments to guide you through any areas of potential difficulty, as well as a range of self-assessments that are indicators that you understand the materials as you work through them. These are for your own information, and do not need to be shown to your course tutor.
Online and Paper Based
The course is primarily an online course using a Learning Management System (LMS).
You can also choose to have a paper version of the course sent to you.
The online course has many features that cannot be printed such as embedded videos, forums and interactive tests.
The course includes Tutor Marked Assessments which you access and submit through the online system.
Course outline
Course outline
This course is divided into 3 units:
Unit 1: Relevant physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, relevant practical skills.
Written examination: 2 hours. 35% of A Level. 105 Marks (A mixture of short and long answer questions)
Unit 2: Relevant physical chemistry, organic chemistry, relevant practical skills.
Written examination: 2 hours. 35% of A Level. 105 Marks (A mixture of short and long answer questions)
Unit 3: Any content, relevant practical skills.
Written examination: 2 hours. 30% of A Level. 90 Marks (40 marks = questions on practical techniques and data analysis, 20 marks = questions testing across specification, 30 marks = multiple choice questions)
Course content
Course content
Topic 1: Physical Chemistry
Module 1: Atomic structure
Module 2: Amount of substance
Module 3: Bonding
Module 4: Energetics
Module 5: Kinetics
Module 6: Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc ATP
Module 7: Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
Module 8: Thermodynamics
Module 9: Rate equations
Module 10: Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
Module 11:Electrode potentials and electromechanical cells
Module 12: Acids and bases
Topic 2: Inorganic Chemistry
Module 1: Periodicity
Module 2: Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
Module 3: The Halogens
Module 4: Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
Module 5: Transition metals
Module 6: Reactions of the ions in aqueous solution
Topic 3: Organic Chemistry
Module 1: Introduction to organic chemistry
Module 2: Alkanes
Module 3: Halogenoalkanes
Module 4: Alkenes
Module 5: Alcohols
Module 6: Organic analysis
Module 7: Optical isomerism
Module 8: Aldehydes & ketones
Module 9: Carboxylic acids and derivatives
Module 10: Aromatic chemistry
Module 11: Amines
Module 12: Polymers
Module 13: Amino acids, proteins and DNA
Module 14: Organic synthesis
Module 15: Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Module 16: Chromatography
Practical Assessment
Practical Assessment
Your A-Level grade will be based on written examinations. However, to pass you must undergo an assessment of practical skills. These are:
- Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration
- Measurement of an enthalpy change
- Investigation of how the rate of a reaction changes with temperature
- Carry out simple test-tube reactions to identify:
*cations – Group 2, NH4+
*anions – Group 7 (halide ions), OH–, CO3 2–, SO4 2– - Distillation of a product from a reaction
- Tests for alcohol, aldehyde, alkene and carboxylic acid
Mock Exams:
Your online course contains mini assessments at the end of each chapter. However, if you wish to sit a Mock Exam before the finals, we can arrange that at the centre or online. Mock exam fees are additional, and they may vary from £25 to £50 per paper.
Please contact us on 02033028140 or visit our exam centre website for more information and guidance on how to book your final exam http://privateexamcentre.co.uk/.
Final Exams:
Roughly 6 months before your chosen exam date, you should book your place at an exam centre to take the final exam exams for A-Level Certificates.
Advanced level qualifications (known as A levels) are subject-based qualifications conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education, as well as a school leaving qualification offered by educational bodies in the United Kingdom. The exams take place every summer (May/June), and results are released in August.
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Your exam fees aren’t included in the course cost as they’re paid directly to the exam centre. They’ll vary depending on which centre you choose. It is recommended to book your exams will in advance to avoid late booking fees. Book your exams now!
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