A Level Chemistry
at Patchway Community School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry offers you the chance to extend your GCSE knowledge and really explore the subject through developing a logical approach to problem solving as well as developing your ability to understand abstract principles. The course encourages imaginative and critical thinking and develops your skills in laboratory procedures. It is in many ways a fundamental science and so highly valued by many universities and employers because of the skill set that you acquire. Chemistry combines well with other science and with mathematics.
What you need to get on
6 in Maths; plus 6 in Chemistry or 66 Combined Science
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
Patchway Community College
Hempton Lane Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AJ
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