Embley Sixth Form Prospectus

Science & Technology
Chemistry
Examination board: OCR Chemistry B (Salters)
OVERVIEW
Chemical principles are becoming increasingly vital to
understand, explain and improve the world we live in.
Chemists and biochemists are also playing a vital role in the
research on treatments and vaccines vital for the fight against
Covid-19.
You will study chemistry in a range of different contexts
through theory and practical work which together convey the
excitement of contemporary chemistry. Across the course,
you will study elements of life, developing fuels, elements
from the sea, the ozone layer, medicines, the chemical
industry, polymers and life, oceans, developing metals and
colour by design.
Concepts are introduced in a spiral way with topics
introduced early in the course and reinforced later. There is a
particular emphasis on an investigational and problem solving
approach to practical work.
For further information or to discuss in more detail,
please contact:
Assessment
Three written exams taken at the
end of the course. You will carry
out a range of practical
experiments throughout the
course which are assessed and
reported separately to the A Level
grade as a practical endorsement.
Future Pathways
A thorough understanding of
chemistry is a vital foundation
for many university courses
including engineering, medicine
and pharmacy. Chemistry is also
highly regarded by law degree
course providers, where the use
of precise definitions and accurate
techniques taught in chemistry
are vital.
Mr Andrew Thickbroom
Head of Chemistry
andrew.thickbroom@embley.org.uk
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