A level Chemistry
at King Edward Vi Lordswood School For Girls, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry is an important subject for careers in medicine, environmental science, engineering, toxicology, developing consumer products, metallurgy (studying how metals behave), space exploration, developing perfumes and cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, energy, teaching, science writing, software development and research.
What you need to get on
GCSE 6 in English & mathematics GCSE ? 6 in biology, 6 in chemistry and 6 in physics OR 6-6 in Trilogy
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
King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
Knightlow Road Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
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