Chemistry A Level

A Level Chemistry

Get your lab coat on and think positively - just like a proton. A Level Chemistry is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Chemical Engineering.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LACHEMI

  • Exam Board

    AQA

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  There are three main areas of study:

  • Organic Chemistry: the study of the compounds of carbon. These compounds are used to make a vast range of useful products – plastics, fuels, pharmaceuticals, food and all living things
  • Physical Chemistry: the ‘hows and whys’ of chemistry, the study of reactions as a whole and how they behave
  • Inorganic Chemistry: the chemistry of all the elements in the periodic table, their reactions and the compounds that they form

  Course Highlights:

  Science Society, regular competitions and university visits.

• Entry Requirements

  Our A Level programme requires a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5.

  This must include Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and Grade 6 in GCSE Science or Chemistry.

• How will I be assessed?

  A Level Chemistry is a two year linear course. At the end of Year 2 you will sit three separate 2 hour exams of approximate equal weighting. The marks gained in these three exams are combined to give your overall grade in A Level Chemistry. There is also a practical component where students complete a list of required practicals whilst developing a range of different skills.

• Progression Pathway

  A Level Chemistry provides skills that are of use in many areas of employment and is routinely required for progression onto numerous higher educational courses including: Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and many more!

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.