Study Chemistry in a live, specialist Sixth Form classroom.
Chemistry at iBOS develops matter, structure, bonding, energetics, equilibria and organic synthesis, connecting specification knowledge to feedback, examination readiness and the student’s next destination.
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Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
What students study in Chemistry
Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
The course develops matter, structure, bonding, energetics, equilibria and organic synthesis. The current Pearson specification controls assessed content and the school confirms its sequence for each cohort.
Atomic structure, bonding and formulae
Energetics, kinetics and equilibria
Redox and transition-metal chemistry
Organic reactions, mechanisms and synthesis
How Live Teaching Develops Understanding
Students move between observable behaviour, particle explanations, mathematical relationships and symbolic representation. Live teaching helps misconceptions surface early.
Assessment and Examination Route
The Pearson Edexcel IAL is modular and externally assessed across six units, with practical understanding and data handling assessed through written examinations.
University and Career Progression
Chemistry is important for many medicine, dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, chemistry and chemical-engineering routes, often alongside another science or mathematics.
Is this the right subject?
Secure International GCSE chemistry, algebra, proportional reasoning and disciplined multi-step working provide the strongest start. Choice must also consider the complete combination, workload and intended university requirements.
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03 · OutcomePlan Assessment and Examinations
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