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Chemistry
Assessment: Exam (100%) - Students must also produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in a variety of practical tasks.
Exam Board: OCR
Duration: 2 Years
Costs: £30 per year for textbooks
Entry Requirements: English grade 4, Maths grade 5, Chemistry grade 6 or 66 in Core Science & Additional Science. Plus three grade 4s from your remaining subjects.
Curriculum Leader: Shanthi Pandit
COURSE OVERVIEW
Chemistry is the study of the elements and their compounds and brings together important aspects of Physics and Biology. Chemical principles underpin all biological systems and the physical environment in which we live, affecting everything from high performance materials to sustainable energy to the effectiveness of modern medicines.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Before You Start
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
Year 1
You will examine areas such as atomic structure, bonding, periodicity and quantitative chemistry, followed by introductions to organic and physical chemistry.
Year 2
In year two, organic chemistry is extended further into areas such as polymers, proteins and analytical methods. Physical chemistry topics such as kinetics, acids and bases, equilibrium, redox and energetics are also covered in greater detail. You will carry out a range of laboratory based experiments and activities to enhance your understanding further.
This will also develop your practical and evaluative skills which will be assessed within exam papers.
You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.
Find out more about The Extended Project
LIFE AFTER HENLEY
Careers
There are many options for those seeking a career in Chemistry including toxicology, laboratory work, development chemistry, analysis, clinical pathology and more. Students may consider direct entry into employment or further training.
Higher Education
A key course for students planning to continue on to university and pursue a career in areas such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, environmental science, chemical engineering, materials science or biotechnology. It also provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue many other subject areas at degree level.
ENRICHMENT
Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Learn more about our application process here.