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
- 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
For our A Level programme our entry requirements are a minimum of 5x Grade 5.
*Please note that A Level English requires a Level 6 in GCSE English
*Please note that A Level Maths requires a Level 6 in GCSE Maths
*Please note that A Level Biology requires a Level 5 in GCSE Maths and a Level 6 in GCSE Science.
*Please note that A Level Chemistry, Physics and Geology require a Level 6 in GCSE Maths and Science.
- 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.
