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A Level Chemistry

at St John Rigby College, Wigan · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Chemistry is the study of how the elements and their compounds behave. It overlaps with Physics and Biology as chemical principles underpin the physical environment in which we live, as well as all biological systems. In this course you will develop essential knowledge and understanding of fundamental chemical concepts, as well as a variety of areas of chemistry, and you will get to grips with how these relate to each other. You will also develop a deeper appreciation of how chemistry plays a major role in providing the comfortable modern lifestyle we appreciate and how it contributes to the success of the economy and to society more broadly.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. College entry to include Double Award GCSE Science Higher Tier 6,6 (or above) or GCSE Chemistry 6 (or above) plus a minimum of either GCSE Biology 6 or GCSE Physics 6. You must also have achieved GCSE Mathematics grade 5 or above (please refer to the Entry Requirements section for further details).

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

  • St John Rigby Sixth Form College

    Gathurst Road Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Wigan

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