Chemistry A Level

Have you ever wondered how you can help prevent climate change? Can you charge a mobile phone with a lemon? Why does wine turn to vinegar? Can you find a cure for the common cold?

A Level Chemistry will give you an exciting insight into the modern world of chemistry, with practical skills integrated throughout the course.

You will learn how chemistry affects you and the impact it has on industry, which will equip you with the skills to investigate and solve problems in a range of contexts. You will study topics such as PH and transition metals, periodicity and enthalpy changes, bonding and electronic configuration and NMR and infrared spectroscopy.

You will benefit from being taught in professional laboratories in a state-of-the-art chemistry department.

There are two AS exams at the end of the first year followed by three A2 exams at the end of the two years. Three written examinations are taken at the end of the two-year course, together with a Practical Endorsement assessed throughout the course. Paper 1 (Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry) is worth 37%, Paper 2 (Synthesis and Analytical Techniques) is worth 37%, and Paper 3 (Unified Chemistry) is worth 26%. The Practical Endorsement is reported separately as Pass/Not Classified and does not contribute to the final grade.

Must meet overall entry criteria for A Level study.

At least five GCSEs at grades 9-4 in one sitting. An average GCSE score of 5 or more is preferred. GCSE English and Maths at grade 4.

A Level Chemistry is the perfect course if you are looking to study a degree in subjects such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, chemistry, biochemistry or pharmaceuticals.

Chemistry will also lead to a range of careers in fields such as nursing, biochemistry, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, chemical engineering, forensic science, toxicology and more.