While there are no formal requirements to study A-level Chemistry with Pembrokeshire College Online, we recommend that you have completed an appropriate GCSE/IGCSE Chemistry or Science course prior to your study and have a strong grasp of English and Maths.

Included with your A-level Chemistry Course is:

• 24/7 access to the online training platform – so you can study anytime
• ALL learning documentation (including text books)
• Access to media-rich interactive learning resources
• 120 hours of A-level Chemistry online lessons (including recordings)
• Lively and interactive lessons, where you can engage with other students
• Dedicated course teacher
• Teacher-marked homework assignments + feedback
• 24 months priority support from your course teacher
• Teacher-marked past papers
• Revision support and examination preparation

As part of your A-level Chemistry course you will be required to complete regular homework assessments.

While your homework does not count towards your final grade, it is used to monitor your progress, ability, and to enable your teacher to support your learning and ensure you are prepared for the exams.

All homewok assignments have been designed to prepare you for your examinations, and questions are based on examination style questions.

Your homework assignments have been designed to match a specific Pembrokeshire College Online live session, so it is easy to go back and revisit the relevant lesson if you get stuck.

The most important part of your A-level Chemistry course (apart from you) is your dedicated teacher.

All our teachers have extensive academic experience and have taught in the classroom as well as online.

You will be assigned a course teacher when you enrol on your course who will support you for the duration of your studies.

You can contact your teacher via email or messaging with any questions.

24 months of tutor support is included with this course.

Paper 1: Periodic table, elements and physical Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Physical Chemistry and transition elements

100 marks
2 hours and 15 minutes – written paper
37% of A level

Paper 2: Synthesis and analytical techniques

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Core organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry an analysis

100 marks
2 hours and 15 minutes – written paper
37% of A level

Paper 3: Unified Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Core organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry and transition elements
• Organic Chemistry an analysis

70 marks
1 hours and 30 minutes – written paper
26% of A level

Science Practical Endorsement

Students’ practical work will be assessed by teachers, using common practical assessment criteria (CPAC) that are consistent across exam boards
Students who demonstrate the required standard across all the requirements of the CPAC will receive a ‘pass’ grade.

The assessment of practical skills is not a compulsory requirement of the course of study for A-level Biology. It will appear on all students’ certificates as a separately reported result, alongside the overall grade for the qualification.

Students must carry out a minimum of 12 practical activities which, together, meet the requirements of:

• 5b (Practical skills identified for direct assessment and developed through teaching and learning)
• 5c (Use of apparatus and techniques)

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams.

Exams are not included in the course fees.

The A-level Chemistry course is £2250 – payment plans are available