A Level Chemistry
at The Bourne Academy, Bournemouth · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is designed to encourage candidates: • Gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills • Appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory • Develop an enthusiasm for Chemistry • Study Chemistry in a contemporary context.
What you need to get on
Five or more grades at 4+ in GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths. A grade 6+ in Chemistry or a 6-5 in combined science. A 5+ in Maths is also required.
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Bourne Academy
Hadow Road, Bournemouth, BH10 5HS
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bournemouth
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