A Level Chemistry
at John Henry Newman Catholic College, Birmingham · college
What the college says
Studying A level Chemistry will enable you to develop: an enthusiasm for Chemistry and an understanding of how everyday ideas can be explained by chemical concepts practical skills alongside understanding of concepts and principles an appropriate and relevant foundation of knowledge and skills for the study of Chemistry in Higher Education and also relevant skills and knowledge to be applied in careers where chemistry is essential.
What you need to get on
GCSE grades 6,6 from double award Science (eg AQA Trilogy, AQA Synergy, OCR Gateway Science etc) or grade 6’s in the individual sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Students will also be expected to have a minimum of a grade 5 in both GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English.
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
John Henry Newman Catholic College
CHELMSLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B37 5GA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · BIRMINGHAM
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