Chemistry
Course summary
Chemistry A - level is fundamental for building the basic knowledge for university study in: - Pharmaceuticals – developing and testing medicines. - Food technology – creating foods and food additives. - Manufacturing – developing and producing all types of materials. - Petrochemicals – oil, gas and their products. - Journalism and publishing – scientific books and journals, the popular press, textbooks and general science books. - Forensics – examining evidence after a crime. - Teaching or research – in academia or industry.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
As published by the school
5 or more GCSE passes (grades 9-5) For A level courses, a level 6 or above is required in the subject to be studied (for example, to be able to study A level History, a 6 or more must be achieved at GCSE) If studying a new A level course (for example Psychology or Sociology) GCSE subjects such as English Maths and Science at level 6 may be required. Please note that English and Maths GCSE must be taken if a level 4 has not been achieved.
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Assessment
We follow the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chemistry (9CH0) which is assessed as follows: Paper 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry – (30%) Paper 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry – (30%) Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry – (40%)
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