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Chemistry A Level

Hellesdon Sixth Form

187 Middletons Lane , Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5SB

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Science and Mathematics

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Hellesdon Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

To study 3 A Levels

6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level

5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).

4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs

Course Details

The course aims to develop an interest and enthusiasm for Chemistry. It enables students to appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how these contribute to the success of the economy and society. AS level will include atoms, bonds and groups, chains, energy and resources. The A2 level will include rings, polymers and analysis, equilibria, energetics and elements.

Entry requirements

General Entry criteria
To study 3 A Levels
6 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Double Award Btec (OCR Nationals) and 1 A Level
5 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


To study Triple Award Btec (OCR Nationals).
4 GCSEs - combination of:

  • C or above for unreformed GCSEs
  • 4 or above in Reformed GCSEs


For Course specific entry requirements, please see prospectus subject leaflets, or Hellesdon High School website or speak to a member of the Sixth Form Team at Hellesdon


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