Chemistry (Salters) AS/A2

Examination Board OCR
AS Specification Code H035
A2 Specification Code H435

Course Introduction:
The course is ideal for students who want to discover the work that chemists do and how Chemistry is applied to people’s lives. Chemistry is a challenging, but rewarding course, ideally suited to those who enjoyed Chemistry at GCSE and want to develop skills in practical work, logical thinking and the application of theory to solve a problem. This course is essential for any student considering a science/ medicine or veterinary degree.

Entry Requirements:
To succeed in this course students will need to have attained:
GSCE Grade B at least in Additional Science and ideally Grade B in Mathematics

Course Assessment:
AS Level (Year 12)
Unit 1 - Chemistry for Life
The Elements of Life
Developing Fuels
30% of AS
Unit 2 – Chemistry of Natural Resources
Elements from the Sea
The Atmosphere
The Polymer Revolution
50% of AS
Unit 3 – Chemistry in Practice
Internal Assessment of Practical Skills
20% of AS

A2 Level (Year 13)
Unit 4 – Chemistry in Materials
What’s in a medicine?
The Materials Revolution
The Thread of Life
The Steel Story
15 % of A2
Unit 5 – Chemistry by Design
Agriculture and Industry
Colour by Design
The Oceans
Medicines by Design
20% of A2
Unit 6 – Individual Investigation
Internal Assessment of Practical Skills
15% of A2