A Level Chemistry (International)
Why should you study A Level Chemistry (International)?
Chemistry is everywhere; the world around us is filled with materials that have been discovered, and developed and tested by chemists: such as medicines, foods, fuels, plastics, fertilisers and fabrics.
Chemists work at the forefront of science, developing materials and products that we use every day and finding solutions to problems that affect our lives. The problem-solving, research and analytical skills you will develop on this course will help you with further study at university and in your career.
If you want to pursue a career in Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Science or the development of consumer products, then studying Chemistry at A Level is a vital first step.
Note that our experienced University Services Adviser can advise on A Level courses and all aspects of university entrance including application support and references. These services are easy to access though our booking form.
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Apply NowWhat do I need to know to enrol?
A Level Chemistry (International), which is available only to students based outside the UK, builds directly on the work you will have done for IGCSE or local equivalent in the subject. Grade B or 6 at IGCSE or equivalent is required before starting on the A Level. Due to the knowledge of Mathematics required, we also recommend that you have Grade B or 6 in Maths at IGCSE or equivalent before embarking on this subject. Wolsey Hall offers all the relevant IGCSE courses should you require further knowledge. All students undertaking Wolsey Hall A levels must also have IGCSE in English Language at Grade C or 4.
The Syllabus and the Exam
The course prepares you for the Edexcel International Advanced Level syllabus, XCH01 (for AS) and YCH01 (for the full A level).
For the International AS in Chemistry, you will take:
Paper 1: The Core Principles of Chemistry (code WCH01) worth 40% of the AS grade and 20% of the overall A Level grade. (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Paper 2: Application of Core Principles of Chemistry (code WCH02) worth 40% of the AS grade and 20% of the overall A Level grade. (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Paper 3: Chemistry Laboratory Skills I Alternative (code WCH03) worth 20% of the AS grade and 10% of the overall A Level grade. (1 hour and 15 minutes)
For the International A2 in Chemistry, you will take another 3 papers:
Paper 4: General Principles of Chemistry I – Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic Chemistry (code WCH04) worth 40% of the A2 grade and 20% of the overall A Level grade. (1 hour and 40 minutes)
Paper 5: General Principles of Chemistry II – Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry (code WCH05) worth 40% of the A2 grade and 20% of the overall A Level grade. (1 hour and 40 minutes)
Paper 6: Chemistry Laboratory Skills II Alternative (code WCH06) worth 20% of the A2 grade and 10% of the overall A Level grade. (1 hour and 15 minutes)
You will not be expected to carry out experiments during the exams. But you are expected to develop your experimental skills, and a knowledge and understanding of practical techniques.
You can do this by using the links to videos, worksheets, online tutorials and notes about the core practicals provided in your course. Our course materials have been developed with the home student in mind, ensuring that you understand how the practicals would be carried out in a laboratory environment.
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Course Fee
The fee for Edexcel A Level Chemistry is £795 via instalments (initial payment of £171 and 8 monthly instalments of £78.) There is a discount of 5% for payment in full reducing the fee to £755.
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Apply NowMeet our A level Chemistry Tutor
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Ian Gameson
There are roughly 80 useful chemical elements – that is the total palette that the Chemist has to paint with – yet every substance in all of creation is made up of unique combinations of them.
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Linda Powell
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