Build upon your GCSE knowledge and develop an advanced knowledge of the fundamental concepts of Chemistry, as you extend your practical skills through context based learning.
Assessment will be in the form of three written exams at the end of Year 13, each lasting 2 hours.
Students will also work towards a practical endorsement in Chemistry, which is internally assessed, and reported separately from the overall grade.
Skills required
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving
- Inquisitive mind
Entry Requirements
- Grade 6-6 in Combined Science or Grade 6 in Chemistry
- Grade 5 in Mathematics
- Grade 5 in English Language
Units studied
AQA | Chemistry | A-Level | A-level Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
Careers
A Level Biology will provide you with the foundations to progress onto further study or employment in a range of roles, including:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Veterinary Science
Enrichment
Students will have various opportunities to enter national and international Chemistry competitions and hear from speakers from the Royal Society of Chemistry.