AS Level Chemistry (CIE)

Course Code: 9701

Delivery method: Online

Course duration: 12 Months, However, you can complete the course in less than a year

Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed

Award achieved: CIE AS Level Chemistry

Awarding body: CIE

COURSE OVERVIEW

Physical chemistry

1 Atomic structure

2 Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

3 Chemical bonding

4 States of matter

5 Chemical energetics

6 Electrochemistry

7 Equilibria

8 Reaction kinetics

Inorganic chemistry

9 The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

10 Group 2

11 Group 17

12 Nitrogen and sulfur

Organic chemistry

13 An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry

14 Hydrocarbons

15 Halogen compounds

16 Hydroxy compounds

17 Carbonyl compounds

18 Carboxylic acids and derivatives

19 Nitrogen compounds

20 Polymerisation

21 Organic synthesis

ASSESSMENT

Paper 1

Multiple Choice 1 hour 15 minutes

40 marks

40 multiple-choice questions

Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus

content.

Externally assessed

31% of the AS Level

Paper 2

AS Level Structured 1 hour 15 minutes

Questions

60 marks

Structured questions

Questions are based on the AS Level syllabus

content.

Externally assessed

46% of the AS Level

23% of the A Level

Paper 3

Advanced Practical Skills 2 hours

40 marks

Practical work and structured questions

Questions are based on the experimental skills

in the Practical assessment section of the

syllabus.

Externally assessed

23% of the AS Level

AS Level Chemistry – CIE involves both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory work. Students may be required to complete coursework and written examinations as part of their assessment.

Completing AS Level Chemistry provides students with a foundational understanding of chemistry and equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue higher education in chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. It also opens doors to careers in research, pharmaceuticals, chemical industries, and various scientific professions.

METHOD OF STUDY

Online and Paper Based