A Level Chemistry
at Seaford Head School, Seaford · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of chemistry. The teaching of practical skills is integrated with theoretical topics and they are assessed through written papers and a Practical Endorsement. What are the benefits of taking this course? Chemists have greatly improved the quality of life for the majority of people. This A Level course is intended to provide a solid platform for a variety of possible careers. These include careers in health and clinical professions, such as medicine, nursing, biochemistry, dentistry or forensic science. It will also equip you for a career in industry, for example in the petrochemical or pharmaceutical industries. What you may not know about chemists... new molecules are not discovered by pharmacists but by chemists working in a laboratory. Research chemists discover new products and processes. Chemistry uses so many important skills that will be needed in any profession. What could I go on to next? An A Level in chemistry provides an ideal route into a number of careers, as mentioned above. It would also be compatible with all manner of degree courses such as chemical engineering, medicine, forensic sciences and many, many more.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 66 in Combined Science or grades 666 in separate Sciences and grade 6 in GCSE Maths.
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
Seaford Head School 6th Form Centre
Steyne Road, Seaford, BN25 1AL
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Seaford
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