Chemistry - A2
About this course
The Chemistry A2 programme is a one-year course of study and should be taken in conjunction with two or three other subjects and the Welsh Baccalaureate.
Based at our City Centre campus in Cardiff, learners may be able to take this qualification as a part-time student. A qualification in Chemistry can lead to a higher education course in Chemistry, Engineering or other science/technology related subjects, or to employment where knowledge of Chemistry would be useful.
What you will study
A2 Chemistry covers the following units:
Unit 3 Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (80 marks) 25% of qualification.
A range of short answer, structured and extended response questions.
Unit 4 Organic Chemistry and Analysis
Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes (80 marks) 25% of qualification.
A range of short answer, structured and extended response questions.
Unit 5 Practical
(60 marks) 10% of qualification. This unit comprises of two tasks:
Experimental Task (30 marks)
Practical Methods and Analysis Task (30 marks)
Note that the remaining 40% of the available marks would have been carried forward from AS Chemistry.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of AS programme including satisfactory attendance and tutor recommendation.
Teaching and assessment
Two written exams and practical assessments
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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On completion of the A Level programme, the majority of our students progress onto universities across the country and beyond. Based on this course, there are many options but below are just a few examples of degree programmes you could go on to study at University:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Dentistry
- Dietetics
- Earth Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Medical Science
- Medicine
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapy