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A level Chemistry

at Holyhead School, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A-level Chemistry can lead you on to a wide range of careers including the in the cosmetics industry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Accountancy and Forensics. The course is split into Organic (study of molecules), Inorganic (behaviour of inorganic compounds) and Physical Chemistry. Fancy learning a new language? It is called the IUPAC naming of compounds; names which can get very long indeed! Students on this course will develop a real sense of understanding of scientific techniques through the rigorous practicals, including titrations and preparation of organic molecules. Students will become better equipped at answering some of the biggest questions facing our society today; Are fuel cells the future? What else can we achieve with nanotechnology? How can we stop wrinkles? How do you clean a river polluted with chemicals? Can cancer be cured?

What you need to get on

Grade 6 in Mathematics, Grade 6-6 in Combined Science or a Grade 6 in Chemistry GCSE (high Grade 5 results will be considered). It is recommended that you study either Core Mathematics or A level Mathematics to study A level Chemistry due to the demanding mathematical requirements of this course.

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

  • Holyhead School

    Milestone Lane Handsworth, Birmingham, B21 0HN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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