We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in Chemistry/Double Science and a strong grasp of English and Maths.

• 24/7 access to the LearnOnline training platform
• All learning documentation (including text books)
• Dedicated course tutor
• Tutor-marked assignments feedback
• Up to 36 months priority tutor support
• Three tutor-marked past papers
• Five day intensive Practical Endorsement Workshop (fees to be paid directly to BioGrad^TM)

The most important part of your online  course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level Chemistry in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 36 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your A level course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

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

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).

Practical Endorsement: Workshop Assessment

When you book onto the LearnOnline A level + Practical Endorsement programme you reserve a workshop space with BioGrad^TM Exams.

By enrolling onto this course you agree for us to share your contact details with BioGrad^TM  for them to contact you and arrange payment (£799), dates and accommodation (additional fee). LearnOnline will share the learner details with BioGrad^TM the August prior to year of exams as stated on the enrolment form.

BioGrad^TM A level Practical Endorsements are monitored by the awarding bodies and they work with you to ensure you receive the very best experience and result.

In order to achieve a pass in your practical endorsement workshop, students will need to have met the following expectations:

• Follows written procedures
  • Correctly follows instructions to carry out the experimental techniques or procedures.
• Applies investigative approaches and methods when using instruments and equipment
  • Correctly uses appropriate instrumentation, apparatus and materials (including ICT) to carry out investigative activities, experimental techniques and procedures with minimal assistance or prompting.
  • Carries out techniques or procedures methodically, in sequence and in combination, identifying practical issues and making adjustments when necessary.
  • Identifies and controls significant quantitative variables where applicable, and plans approaches to take account of variables that cannot readily be controlled.
  • Selects appropriate equipment and measurement strategies in order to ensure suitably accurate results.
• Safely uses a range of practical equipment and materials
  • Identifies hazards and assesses risks associated with these hazards when carrying out experimental techniques and procedures in the lab or field.
  • Uses appropriate safety equipment and approaches to minimise risks with minimal prompting.
  • Identifies safety issues and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Makes and records observations
  • Makes accurate observations relevant to the experimental or investigative procedure.
  • Obtains accurate, precise and sufficient data for experimental and investigative procedures and records this methodically using appropriate units and conventions.
• Researches, references and reports
  • Uses appropriate software and/or tools to process data, carry out research and report findings.
  • Sources of information are cited demonstrating that research has taken place, supporting planning and conclusions.

Why BioGrad^TM Exams?

In addition to BioGrad^TM’s world-class research facilities their courses are held by real scientists and the learners receive experience of working in a live laboratory.

We live in turbulent times with regards to restrictions and not knowing whether there will be lockdowns or local restrictions.

BioGrad^TM can offer security during these times:

• COVID tests on arrival to ensure all students (and staff) are safe to carry out their workshop
• Support in finding accommodation, specifically chosen to ensure learner safety and well being during their time studying with BioGrad^TM
• BioGrad^TM can be flexible with dates so if the learner is unable to attend the workshop on the agreed date, there is an option to arrange another time, subject to availability and following BioGrad^TM ‘s amendment and cancellation policy.

You can read more about BioGrad^TM Exams here.

Location

BioGrad^TM Exams is located at Liverpool Science Park, Liverpool, Merseyside.

Dates

The learner will be expected to attend the workshops between January and April in the same year as final exams. It is not advised to attend them sooner than this as the learner should have a good amount of theory knowledge prior to attending.

Pandemic dependent, learners will be expected to arrive the Sunday prior to the start of the workshop and receive a COVID-19 test.

Accommodation

Just a short walk from BioGrad Laboratories, Quest ApartHotel are the accommodation recommended by BioGrad. Click on the link to read more.

Pandemic dependent – if learners are accompanied there may be restricted movement, so as to remain within bubble.

Booking Exams

BioGrad^TM have a list of known exam centres across the UK who will accept the science practical endorsement results, which means that the learner can choose an exam centre and book with them directly.

If the learner is unable to find an exam centre within the local area Pembrokeshire College can make the entry with the awarding body and accept the practical results from BioGrad^TM choosing the Transferred Candidate option so that the learner can sit exams at a centre close to home. Contact the LearnOnline Admin Team for more information on this option.

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