AS/A2 OCR Syllabus A

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Chemistry is the science of materials.  It is about gases, liquids and solids; how they interact and how they may be made.  Think about fuels, plastics, pesticides and drugs; fireworks, and explosives how they are made using the skills and knowledge of chemists.  A new generation of Chemists will be involved in tackling problems related to our environment.  Want to challenge your understanding and potentially make a difference?  Then Chemistry is for you.

Course Outline
6 units - 3 for AS Level and 3 for A2

AS Level
Unit F321: Atoms, Bonds and Groups - a bridge between GCSE and AS level

• Atoms and Reactions
• Electrons, Bonding and Structure
• The Periodic Table
• 1 hour exam in January assesses this unit

Unit F322: Chains, Energy and Resources

• Basic Concepts and Hydrocarbons
• Alcohols, Halogenoalkanes and Analysis
• Energy
• Resources
• 1 hour 45 minute exam in June assesses this unit

Unit F323: Practical Skills in Chemistry 1

• Ongoing AS internal assessment of experimental skills

A2 Level
Unit F324: Rings, Polymers and Analysis

• Rings, Acids and Amines
• Polymers and Synthesis Analysis
• 1 hour exam in January assesses this unit

Unit F325: Equilibria, Energetics and Elements

• Rates, Equilibrium and pH
• Energy
• Transition Elements
• 1 hour 45 minute exam in June assesses this unit

Unit F326: Practical Skills in Chemistry 2

• Ongoing A2 internal assessment of experimental skills.

Preferred Entry Requirements
GCSE at grade B or above in Chemistry or Double Award Science.  We would like to see GCSE at grade B or above in Mathematics and English too.  The study of Applied Science only at GCSE is not recommended.*

*Please note that your enrolment on to a particular course must be approved by the Head of that department.