Students who study chemistry to A level might ultimately work in the chemical industry, become doctors, dentists, pharmacologists and environmental scientists. They are able to work in areas as diverse as publishing, technical writing, patent law, intellectual property law, finance and investment analysis as well as in the public services, academia and teaching.
A-Level Chemistry OCR
One-year AS
Two-year A-level Chemistry
Key Topics
The course will focus on:
Foundations of chemistry, applications of chemistry ,organic chemistry, rates of reaction and chemical energetics.
Links to Other Courses
A-Level Chemistry is an excellent preparation for further study at University. Some courses include study in other related areas. Examples include:
• Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
• Chemistry with Forensic Science and Toxicology
• Chemistry with Pharmacology.
In addition a number of courses either specifically require or find it desirable to have an AS/A2 in Chemistry. These include courses such as Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Pharmacy and Dentistry.
Entry Requirements
Grade 5 and above Triple or Double Science
Grade 5 and above in Mathematics GCSE
Overview of A Level in OCR Chemistry A (H432)
| Content Overview | Method of Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry Module 3 – Periodic table and energy Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6). | Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Synthesis and analytical techniques (02) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Unified chemistry (03) 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 26% of total A level Practical endorsement in chemistry (04)* (non-exam assessment) Reported separately | 37%of total A level |
Overview of AS Level in OCR Chemistry A (H032)
| Content Overview | Method of Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
Content is split into six teaching modules: • Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry • Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry • Module 3 – Periodic table and energy • Module 4 – Core organic chemistry Both components assess content from all four modules. | Breadth in chemistry (01)* 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 50% of total AS level Depth in chemistry (02)* 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 50% of total AS level | |
Learners must complete both components (01 and 02).
*Both components include synoptic assessment.
