Biology
Mathematics
English literature
Psychology
Religious education
Sociology
Applied Science
Business Studies
Health and Social Care
Digital Media Cambridge Technician
Applied Law
Extended Diploma in Sport
Subjects & Courses
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A-levels
Vocational Subjects
TOPICS IN YEAR 1
Physical Chemistry
Including atomic structure, amount of substance, bonding, energetics, kinetics, chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle.
Inorganic Chemistry
Including periodicity, group 2: the alkaline earth metals and group 7 (17): the halogens.
Organic Chemistry
Including introduction to organic chemistry, alkanes, halogenoalkanes, alkenes, alcohols and organic analysis.
TOPICS IN YEAR 2
Physical Chemistry
Including thermodynamics, rate equations, the equilibrium constant Kp, electrode potentials and electrochemical cells.
Inorganic Chemistry
Including properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, transition metals and reactions of ions in aqueous solution.
Organic Chemistry
Including optical isomerism, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, aromatic chemistry, amines, polymers, amino acids, proteins and DNA, organic synthesis, NMR spectroscopy and chromatography.
Practical content
Throughout the course, there will be a number of practical activities, some of which are required for examination. These include measuring energy changes in chemical reactions, tests for identifying different types of compound, different methods for measuring rates of reaction, studying electrochemical cells, and preparation of organic solids and liquids, plus advanced forms of chromatography for more accurate results.
Assessment
There is no coursework on this course, but your performance during practicals will be assessed. There are three exams at the end of year two, all of which are two hours long.
At least 15% of the marks for A-level Chemistry are based on what you learned in your practical classes.
Undergraduate Degree options
Chemistry, Biology, Pre-clinical Medicine, Mathematics, Pharmacology.
Possible Career Options
Analytical chemist.
Chemical engineer
Clinical biochemist
Pharmacologist
Doctor
Research scientist (physical sciences)
Toxicologist
Chartered certified accountant
Environmental consultant
Higher education lecturer
Science writer
Entry requirements
To secure your place at Aston Manor Sixth Form, you must achieve five GCSEs at grades 4-9 (including English and maths at grade 4).
Certain courses have additional specific requirements, as shown below.
A-LEVEL ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
Sociology
GCSE grade 5 English
Psychology
GCSE grade 5 English and maths
Biology
GCSE grade 6 science and maths
Chemistry
GCSE grade 6 science and maths
Maths
GCSE grade 6 maths
English Literature
GCSE grade 6 English
French
GCSE grade 6 French
and English grade 5
Religious Education
GCSE grade 6 RE
VOCATIONAL COURSE
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IT
OCR Digital Media
Law
GCSE grade 4 English
Health and Social Care
GCSE grade 4 maths
Business Studies
GCSE grade 4 English and maths
Financial Studies
GCSE grade 4 maths
Sport
Merit at KS4 and GCSE grade 4 English
Applied Science
GCSE grade 4 English, maths
and science
How to Apply
External Applicants only
Please complete the application form and return to the sixth form office. You can find the application form here or, alternatively, request an application form from the main office.
Already a student at Aston Manor Academy?
Sixth form staff will arrange a presentation for all Year 11 Aston Manor Academy students to tell them more about progressing to sixth form and how to apply.