Chemistry GCSE
Curriculum Area: Science
Course Outline:
A more in depth study of Materials covering topics introduced in the Foundation years. The course is divided into 3 modules:
Core (C1) 2 multiple choice module examinations. This module includes the study of:
Additional (C2) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Structure of substances; Properties and uses; Mass and Atomic number; Rates of reactions; Energy transfers in reactions; and Ions in solution.
Extension (C3) written 45 minute exam.This module includes the study of The Periodic table; Titrations; Water and dissolved substances; Energy in chemical reactions; and Analytical Chemistry.
A more in depth study of Materials covering topics introduced in the Foundation years. The course is divided into 3 modules:
Core (C1) 2 multiple choice module examinations. This module includes the study of:
- C1a: Rocks & Building materials; Metals from rocks; and Fuels from crude oil.
- C1b: Polymers from oil; Plant oils; Changes in the Earth and its Atmosphere.
Additional (C2) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Structure of substances; Properties and uses; Mass and Atomic number; Rates of reactions; Energy transfers in reactions; and Ions in solution.
Extension (C3) written 45 minute exam.This module includes the study of The Periodic table; Titrations; Water and dissolved substances; Energy in chemical reactions; and Analytical Chemistry.
- To gain an A grade you need to have a detailed knowledge and understanding of Science content and How Science works
- To gain a C grade you need to have a good overall knowledge and understanding of Science content and How Science works
Target Level: Any student gaining Foundation Years (KS3) Level 6+ in Science.
Level of Award:
GCSE.
GCSE.
End of Course Target:
To access A Level Chemistry - Grade A* - C.
To access IBDP Chemistry - Grade A* - C.
To access A Level Chemistry - Grade A* - C.
To access IBDP Chemistry - Grade A* - C.
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
A Level Chemistry - 30%
IBDP Chemistry - 12%
A Level Psychology - 20%
A Level Mathematics - 35%
Other courses - 3%
A Level Chemistry - 30%
IBDP Chemistry - 12%
A Level Psychology - 20%
A Level Mathematics - 35%
Other courses - 3%
Course feedback from past students:
Finding out why and how things react with each other was captivating.
This course really helped me with my Chemistry A level. The extension work in C3 has come in very useful.
Completing experiments on your own teaches you how to become better organised.
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
GCSE Chemistry
A Level Chemistry
University - Medicine
Doctor
GCSE Chemistry
IBDP Chemistry
University - Biochemistry
Medical researcher
GCSE Chemistry
A Level Chemistry
University - Dentistry
Dentist
GCSE Chemistry
A Level Chemistry
University - Engineering
Structural engineer
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)