A-Level Programme - Chemistry

Our A-Level in Chemistry will help you build on your previous scientific study to develop and apply skills and understanding in aspects of analytical, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry which are relevant to higher education, research and employment.

On our A-Level programme, you will study three or four subjects. Please apply for three or four subjects and use our course selector here to check what options you can do!

What will I study?

• Development of practical skills in chemistry
• Foundations in chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Core organic chemistry
• Physical chemistry and transition elements
• Organic chemistry and analysis
• You will carry out laboratory practical tasks both in groups and as individuals
• You will have group discussions and will have independent research projects

You will complete 3 exams for this course and one non-exam assessment. The exams will range from 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 15 minutes.

You will need:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths and, for this specific subject;

• GCSE grade 6 or above in chemistry (6-5 in combined science)

• GCSE grade 6 or above in maths