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 can 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.
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.
Administration Fee: £35.00
Awarding Organisation Fee: £60.00
Course Fee: £473.00
Successful completion of your current course and entry criteria for progression course is met
CAVC is a great place to study A Levels – the teachers, the support, the facilities and social experience has been so good – I’m delighted to have gained all A’s in my AS exams. The support to apply and prepare for university is brilliant and I’m looking forward to progressing after college.
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: