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A Level Chemistry Online Course

This A Level Chemistry Online Course will cover the full A Level specification, developing essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other.  It will also improve and demonstrate a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods.

This A Level Chemistry Online Course will nurture a passion for Chemistry and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like chemistry, medicine and pharmacy.

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Enrolment Fee:

£595.00

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  • AQA & Cambridge Exam Boards
  • Full Recognised Qualification
  • AS/A2 Content Available
  • No enrolment dates, Enrol & start studying anytime.
  • Up to 24 Months Tutor Support
  • 360 Study Hours
  • Fast Track Available
  • Learning to suit you. Access to the online portal 24/7
  • eBooks provided
  • Practice Exam Papers
  • Predicted Grades & References
  • Same qualification as offered in schools/colleges

Description

This A Level Chemistry Online Course will give you essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. You will gain a deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods.  You will also become competent and confident in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills and develop an interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject.

The A Level Chemistry Course is ideal for anyone wishing to gain knowledge and understanding of this subject or for anyone who wishes to study at a higher level at University and gain UCAS points. You will also find this course extremely valuable if you are looking for a progression route for further training whilst employed.

Science Practicals

All A Level awarding bodies will give you a full A Level qualification. There may be slight differences between the specifications and what you will actually learn but overall, the subject is Chemistry and shouldn’t differ too much.

For the Science courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), there would be a difference in how you sit practical elements.

AQA offer practicals but they are optional.

With the Cambridge exam board, you will be expected to perform the practical elements, they are compulsory. Which means finding an exam centre that has a lab for you to complete this.

With Edexcel, the practical elements are all taught in theory and are assessed via a written exam, therefore you can sit your full exam at a typical Edexcel approved exam centre.

More information about science practicals can be found here.

AQA Exam Board

Specification codes:

AS Level Chemistry 7404

A Level Biology 7405

AQA exams: June

AQA Study Hours: 300 – 360 hours

This A’ Level Chemistry Course will attempt to answer the question ‘what is the world made of’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes the subject so interesting. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provide are endless.

The course is also ideal for anyone wishing to study at a higher level at University and gain UCAS points, Plus it opens the door to a fantastic range of interesting careers.

This course is designed to build naturally on GCSE understanding with minimal duplication of content and develop skills involving fieldwork.

This A’ Level Chemistry course forms part of the linear qualifications. This means that learners will sit exams for their particular qualification at the end of the completed course in the June series.

You will not be able to carry forward your AS qualification to the A’ Level qualification as they are now classed as entirely independent qualifications and you will sit either AS or A’ Level exams.

A Level Chemistry Modules AQA

AS Modules:

Physical Chemistry

  • Atomic Structure
  • Amount of a substance
  • Bonding
  • Energetics
  • Kinetics
  • Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
  • Oxidation, reduction and redox equations

Inorganic Chemistry

  • Periodicity
  • Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
  • Group 7(17), the halogens
  • Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides
  • Transition metals
  • Reactions of ions in aqueous solution

Organic Chemistry

  • Introduction to organic chemistry
  • Alkanes
  • Halogenoalkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Alcohols
  • Organic Analysis

Overall, at least 15% of the marks for an AS Chemistry qualification will require the assessment of practical skills.

A Level Modules:

Physical Chemistry

  • Atomic Structure
  • Amount of a substance
  • Bonding
  • Energetics
  • Kinetics
  • Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
  • Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
  • Thermodynamics
  • Rate equations
  • Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems
  • Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
  • Acids and basis

Inorganic Chemistry

  • Periodicity
  • Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
  • Group 7(17), the halogens
  • Properties of period 3 elements and their oxides
  • Transition metals
  • Reactions of ions in aqueous solution

Organic Chemistry

  • Introduction to organic chemistry
  • Alkanes
  • Halogenoalkanes
  • Alkenes
  • Alcohols
  • Organic Analysis
  • Optical isomerism
  • Aldehydes and ketones
  • Carboxylic acids and derivatives
  • Aromatic chemistry
  • Amines
  • Polymers
  • Amino acids, proteins and DNA
  • Organic synthesis
  • Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
  • Chromatography

At least 15% of the overall assessment of A-level Chemistry will assess knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to practical work.

Practical Assessment
Assessment of practical skills in the AS specification will be by written exams only. Therefore the practical endorsement does not apply to the AS specification. At least 15% of the marks for the AS Chemistry qualification will require the assessment of practical skills through written exams only.

For the Full A Level, practical assessments have been divided into those that can be assessed in written exams and those that can only be directly assessed whilst learners are carrying out experiments.

A-level grades will be based only on marks from written exams. A separate endorsement of practical skills can be taken alongside the A-level.

AQA Chemistry Exams

AS Assessments

Paper 1:

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: June

Assessment Overview: Short and long answer and multiple choice questions covering Relevant Physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.6 and 3.1.7), Inorganic chemistry (Section 3.2.1 to 3.2.3) and Relevant practical skills

80 marks

50% of AS

Paper 2:

Written Examination: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability: June

Assessment Overview: Short and long answer and multiple-choice questions  covering  Physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.2 to 3.1.6), Organic chemistry (Section 3.3.1 to 3.3.6) and Relevant practical skills

80 marks

50 % of AS

A Level Assessment

Paper 1:

Written Examination: 2 hours

Availability: June

Assessment Overview: A mixture of short and long answer questions covering Relevant Physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.6 to 3.1.8 and 3.1.10 to 3.1.12), Inorganic chemistry (Section 3.2) and Relevant practical skills

105 marks

35% of A Level

Paper 2:

Written Examination: 2 hours

Availability: June

Assessment Overview: A mixture of short answer, long answer and comprehension questions covering Relevant Physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.2 to 3.1.6 and 3.1.9), Organic chemistry (Section 3.3) and Relevant practical skills

105 marks

35% of A Level

Paper 3:

Written Examination: 2 hours

Availability: June

Assessment Overview:

40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis

20 marks of questions testing across the specification

30 marks of multiple-choice questions

90 marks

30% of A Level

Cambridge Exam Board

International A Level Chemistry

Cambridge Course Code: 9701

Cambridge Exams: June & November

Cambridge Study Hours: 300 – 360 hours

The key concepts for Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry are:

  • Atoms and forces

Matter is built from atoms interacting and bonding through electrostatic forces. The structure of matter affects its physical and chemical properties, and influences how substances react chemically.

  • Experiments and evidence

Chemists use evidence gained from observations and experiments to build models and theories of the structure and reactivity of materials. Theories are tested by further experiments and an appreciation of accuracy and reliability is gained.

  • Patterns in chemical behaviour and reactions

Patterns in chemical behaviour can be identified and used to predict the properties of substances. By applying these patterns, useful new substances can be designed and synthetic routes created.

  • Chemical bonds

The understanding of how chemical bonds are made and broken by the movement of electrons allows us to predict patterns of reactivity. Appreciation of the strength of chemical bonds leads to the understanding of a material’s properties and its uses.

  • Energy changes

The energy changes that take place during chemical reactions can be used to predict the extent, feasibility and rate of such reactions. An understanding is gained of why and how chemical reactions happen.

A Level Chemistry Modules CAIE

IAS Topics

Physical chemistry

Atomic structure

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

Chemical bonding

States of matter

Chemical energetics

Electrochemistry

Equilibria

Reaction kinetics

Inorganic chemistry

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

Group 2

Group 17

Nitrogen and sulfur

Organic chemistry

An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry

Hydrocarbons

Halogen compounds

Hydroxy compounds

Carbonyl compounds

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Nitrogen compounds

Polymerisation

Organic synthesis

Analysis

Analytical techniques

AS Level candidates also study practical skills.

Candidates for Cambridge International A Chemistry Level study the AS topics and the following topics

Physical chemistry

Chemical energetics

Electrochemistry

Equilibria

Reaction kinetics

Inorganic chemistry

Group 2

Chemistry of transition elements

Organic chemistry

An introduction to A Level organic chemistry

Hydrocarbons

Halogen compounds

Hydroxy compounds

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Nitrogen compounds

Polymerisation

Organic synthesis

A Level candidates also study practical skills

CAIE Chemistry Exams

Paper 1

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Availability: June and November

Assessment Overview: Multiple Choice questions based on the AS Level syllabus content.

40 marks

Paper 2

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Availability: June and November

Assessment Overview: Structured questions based on the AS Level Syllabus content

60 marks

Paper 3

Time: 2 hours

Availability: June and November

Assessment overview: Practical work and structured questions based on the experimental skills in the Practical assessment section of the syllabus.

40 marks

Paper 4

Time: 2 hours

Availability: June and November

Assessment Overview: Structured questions based on the A Level syllabus content; knowledge of material from the AS Level syllabus content will be required.

100 marks

Paper 5

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Availability: June and November

Assessment Overview: Questions based on the experimental skills of planning, analysis and evaluation.

30 marks

Q&A

You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 2 years from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor. You do not have to wait until September, when a traditional school starts. 

Once you enrol, you will have access to our online portal 24/7. Here you will find study materials that have been specially prepared by your tutor, there will be assessments, study notes, eBooks and assignments all relating to your course. Everything in this course is structured to follow the course specification, so all topics and units cover everything you need to learn. Your tutor will mark your work and give you written feedback on areas you need to improve or explain what you have done well. You can also ask your tutor questions if you get stuck on a topic or need something explaining a little more. 

When you approach the exams, your tutor will set you a series of practise exam papers so that you can know what to expect in your exam, and you can go into them feeling confident.

You will be provided with eBooks for this course. If you want to purchase physical books in addition, then we can provide you with the book ISBN numbers.

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations (including any practicals they wish to take) at an approved centre. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

Most of our A Levels are available internationally. We offer A Levels with three different awarding bodies, AQA, Cambridge and Edexcel. If the course is only available via the AQA awarding body then of course you can still take our course, however the exams must be taken in the UK.

Cambridge, and Edexcel both have international exam centres, so you may be able to take the exams locally to you. Should you need any help, then please do get in touch and we can assist you on this. 

We recommend that you are able to dedicate between 300 and 360 hours’ study time, plus additional time for completing assignments.

Yes, you can work at your own pace to complete this course. Despite having 24 months Tutor Support, once you enrol you will be asked when you wish to complete, and your tutor can work along side you to achieve this.

For example, any A-Level course undertaken has a recommended 360 guided learning hours. Breaking down a 360 hour course into 12 weeks, you would need to be able to commit to 30 hours per week of studying. It is entirely up to you the amount of time you can commit to studying. But with online learning, having the flexibility is a real advantage. This allows you to set the pace. Take your time or Fast-track, get the qualification when you need it.

Yes you will gain UCAS points and these depend on your final grade once you have completed your exams. 

For more information about UCAS points, please click here

All of our A Level awarding bodies will give you a full A Level qualification. There will be slight differences between the specifications and what you will actually learn. 

For the Science courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), there would be a difference in how you sit practical elements. 

AQA offers practicals but they are optional.

With the Cambridge exam board, you will be expected to perform the practical elements, they are compulsory. Which means finding an exam centre that has a lab for you to complete this. 

With Edexcel, the practical elements are all taught in theory and are assessed via a written exam, therefore you can sit your full exam at a typical Edexcel approved exam centre. 

More information about science practicals can be found here. 

In most cases yes, what we would ask is for the course codes that you have taken in sixth form/college and we will see if we can match them up. 

In most cases you can, If you go to the individual course page you should be able to see if this option is available for you. 

It is recommended that you aim to book your examinations 4/6 month prior to sitting them to avoid late entry fee charges.  Additionally, we would advise that you contact a few exam centres and find out the best price, as they can fluctuate greatly. 

You will sit the same exam as thousands of students across the country in an exam centre, and achieve the same qualification as everyone else. A-Level qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career.

Just like sitting your A Levels in a school, your tutor will be able to provide you with predicted grades, and references for university applications. 

Of course, all of our courses are tailored to cover the entire specification and are split into topics. You will have assignments to complete on every topic where your tutor will give you feedback. If you are struggling with an aspect then you can message your tutor and they can provide more information for you.

As your exams approach, your tutor will set a series of exam papers for you to take, so you can get a feel for the real thing.

If you complete all of your assignments, and your practise exam papers then there is no reason why you shouldn’t achieve a top grade. 

What support will I receive?

The course will be delivered online and it will include Tutor Support for two years. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor and you must have access to email in order to contact your Tutor.

Throughout your course, you’ll have the support of a Tutor to guide you. Additionally, you can reach out to your Student liaison Team for help with any other questions you may have. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

How do UK Online A Levels work?

If you are based within the UK and wishing to complete A Levels, you will need to opt for our UK A Levels with either AQA or CAIE. These two awarding bodies will allow you to sit exams within the UK.

For UK A Levels, you will receive two years access to the online learner portal. This includes logins to our online e-library, resources and tutor support. Marked and graded assignments are included with the course along with practise mock exam papers.

Learners applying to university can receive help with references and predicted grades for UCAS applications.

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