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Comments about Course - Chemistry AS/A2 level - At the institution - Westminster - Greater London
Entry requirements
This subject would usually be taken as part of a 4 AS or 3 advanced programme of study. You need at least 6 GCSEs at A* - C to include English Language at grade C (minimum); Maths at grade B (minimum); Core with Additional Science at grades BB (minimum) OR Chemistry at grade B (minimum).
Course description
Duration of course:
2 years
Year 1– AS
Year 2 – A2
What does it include?
Edexcel syllabus AS (8CHO1); A2 (9CHO1)
AS Units
1. The core principles of Chemistry
2. Application of core principles of Chemistry
3. Chemistry laboratory skills I
A2 Units
4. General principles of Chemistry I
5. General principles of Chemistry II
6. Chemistry laboratory skills II
The assessment for both AS and A2 comprises: 2 written papers and chemistry investigations carried out under timed supervision.
Where does it lead?
Successful completion of the A level programme will enable you to progress to university. Chemistry is an essential requirement for degrees in a range of Chemistry courses; Pharmacy; Medicine; Dentistry; and others.
