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Chemistry

Chemistry is one of the major scientific disciplines. It is offered at BRGS as a modular course. Students will study the three AS modules in year 12 and the three A2 modules in year 13. An advanced qualification in chemistry is considered to be essential for those students studying biological sciences, medicine or veterinary science.





AS COURSE (Year 12)

This course is a pre-requisite for students wishing
to continue
to A2 chemistry. However it should be considered
by any
student who wishes to add breadth to their post 16 studies.
All three modules will be examined in June of Year 12.

Module 1: Atomic Structure Bonding and Periodicity

Module 2: Foundation Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Module 3: Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Practical
There is a 2 hr practical exam at the end of Year 12 which is externally marked and 15% of the total AS marks.
A2 COURSE (Year 13)

This builds on the work done at AS. Like AS it studies reactions on the atomic scale, at test-tube level and on the industrial scale. All three modules will be examined in June.

Module 4: Further Physical and Organic Chemistry

Module 5: Thermodynamics and Further Inorganic Chemistry

Module 6: Synoptic Assessment and Practical
There is a 2 hr practical exam at the end of Year 13 which is externally marked and 12.5% of the total AS marks.

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Case Studies: students who studied Chemistry at BRGS Sixth Form
» Kate: Optometry, University of Manchester
» Jenny: Medicine, University of Manchester
» Noel: Dentistry, University of Newcastle
» Pam: Veterinery Medicine, University of Glasgow
» Amy: Anthropology, University of Cambridge