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Chemistry is a fun subject with lots of practical work. It challenges you throughout the course and opens up many doors to a wide range of careers. If you enjoyed GCSE Chemistry, then Chemistry AS is for you! |
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| Duration: |
52 - 52 Weeks |
| Start Date(s) |
03/09/2008 - 24/07/2009 |
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No |
| Can I combine this opportunity with another opportunity? |
Yes |
| Location(s): |
Hornsea School & Language College |
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| Qualifications |
General Certificate of Education A Level |
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| What Will I Learn? |
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Unit 4 involves work on Kinetics, Equilibria, Acids & bases together with further study of Organic Chemistry (Nomenclature & isomerism, Carbonyl compounds, aromatic chemistry, amines, amino acids, polymers, synthesis and analysis.
Unit 5 includes Thermodynamics, Periodicity, Redox, Transition metals and reactions of inorganic compounds in solution.
Unit 6 assess practical skills. Candidates undertake an investigation where they collect and process data and then sit a written test in a similar way to AS Chemistry.
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| What Are The Entry Requirements? |
Successful completion of AS Chemistry.
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| Is There Anything Else I Need To Know? |
You will know that you can cope under pressure, can carry out experiments, understand new mathematical concepts and can do a subject which is perceived as one of the hardest, and understand that Chemists are essential for modern life |
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| Future Opportunities? |
Chemistry is an important subject in its own right but it is also central to the study of many branches of Science. With Biology and/or Physics, it opens the door to further study or a career in, for example: Biochemistry, Catering, Chemical Engineering, Dentistry, Food Science, Forensic Science, Medicine, Metallurgy, Pharmacy and Textiles.
Chemistry is also a useful qualification for those students not wishing to go to college or university but seeking a technical job in local industries or hospitals
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