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A Level Chemistry

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

A Level Chemistry is a challenging and rewarding course that helps students understand the substances that make up the world around us and how they interact. You will study the composition, structure, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, while developing both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills. This is a two-year A Level course, usually studied alongside two other A Levels or equivalent qualifications. The OCR Chemistry A course is content-led and develops both practical and theoretical understanding across physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. Students study six modules: * Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry * Module 2: Foundations in chemistry * Module 3: Periodic table and energy * Module 4: Core organic chemistry * Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements * Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis In Foundations in chemistry, students develop essential knowledge of atomic structure, formulae, equations, amount of substance, bonding, acids, redox and related core concepts. In Periodic table and energy, students build understanding of inorganic and physical chemistry, including trends in the periodic table, enthalpy, rates of reaction and equilibrium. In Core organic chemistry and Organic chemistry and analysis, students study hydrocarbons, haloalkanes, alcohols and a wider range of organic functional groups, as well as organic synthesis and analytical techniques such as mass spectrometry, infrared spectr

What you need to get on

Entry requirements for A Level courses * Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics. * A strong interest in and enthusiasm for, the subject chosen. * A willingness to commit to regular Independent Study outside of lesson time, as A Level courses require a high level of motivation, organisation and academic commitment. * An interview may be required as part of the application process. Please note: some courses have additional entry requirements.

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

  • Clarendon Sixth Form College

    Camp Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6DF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ashton-under-Lyne

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