Course at a glance
Introduction
This level 3 Diploma in Chemistry is of a similar academic standard and content to an A level in the subject. The course will be of interest to anyone who already has a basic knowledge and understanding of chemistry commensurate with GCSE level and wishes to develop their subject knowledge. It may also be of interest to students who wish to refresh their knowledge and understanding of chemistry as part of continuing professional development or as part of on going higher level planned study.
Whether you are:
- Pursuing continuing professional development,
- Preparing for higher education, or
- Simply passionate about Chemistry,
this course provides an excellent platform for progression.
Level 3 Chemistry Diploma Entry Requirements
All students must be 16 years of age and above before entering our Level 3 Chemistry Diploma.
Level 3 Diploma courses require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order that students can manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within course content.
Course Study Hours
Approximately 20 hours per unit
Assessment
Optional coursework and final examination.
Enrolment
Please note that you can enrol on this course at anytime.
Course Length
1 Year.
Endorsed By
Students at the college have the option to choose the awarding body of their course.
This course has been endorsed by :
Quality Licence Scheme: https://qualitylicencescheme.co.uk/
Or
Accord : https://accord.ac/
This courses’ awarding bodies are recognised for their high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit Quality Licence Scheme website or Accord website
Level 3 Chemistry Diploma Course Content
Unit 1: Foundation Principles in Chemistry Part 1
- Historical perspectives of Chemistry
- Protons, neutrons, and electrons
- Mass numbers and isotopes
- Electron arrangement
- Periodicity
- Bonding and structure
Unit 2: Foundation Principles in Chemistry Part 2
- Forces between molecules
- Trends and properties
- Intermolecular forces and physical properties
- Choosing solvents
- States of matter
- Molecular and ionic shapes
- Redox processes and equations
Unit 3: Foundation Principles in Chemistry Part 3
- Electrode potentials and electrochemical series
- Electrochemical cells and redox titrations
- Practical flame tests
- Chlorine and chlorate applications
- Testing for ions
- The mole and Avogadro’s constant
Unit 4: Foundation Principles in Chemistry Part 4
- Empirical and molecular formulae
- Balanced equations and calculations
- Atom economy
- Measurement uncertainties
- Reactions of acids and precipitation reactions
- Mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy
- Catalysis
Unit 5: Energetics
- Enthalpy changes
- Combustion and calorimetry
- Hess’s Law
- Bond dissociation energy
- Lattice energy
- Free energy and entropy changes
Unit 6: Kinetics Part 1
- Collisions and activation energy
- Catalysts and reaction rates
- Equilibrium processes
- Acids, bases, and pH determination
- Ionic product of water
Unit 7: Kinetics Part 2
- Weak acids and bases
- pH curves, titrations, and indicators
- Buffer solutions
- Enthalpy of neutralisation
- Reaction rates and the Arrhenius equation
Unit 8: Organic Chemistry
- Historical perspectives of organic chemistry
- Nomenclature and isomerism
- Optical isomerism
- Alternative fuels
- Practical organic chemistry techniques
- Addition-elimination reactions
Unit 9: Aromatic Chemistry
- Bonding and aromatic stability
- Amino acids, proteins, and polypeptide chains
- Polymers and hydrogen bonding
- Organic synthesis and analysis
Unit 10: Modern Analytical Techniques
- Mass spectrometry, radical cations, and fragmentation
- Carbocations and reactivity
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and chemical shift
- Chromatography techniques
Progression
This Level 3 Chemistry Diploma can be used to gain entry to a Level 4 Diploma or higher.
Further information on our Level 4 Diploma can be found here: https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/courses/accredited-level-4-diplomas/
