AQA Chemistry
at Tytherington School, Macclesfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry and chemists hold a key role in society be it from the large petrochemical industry to the wider world of medicine. A-level Chemistry allows students to open doors to a number of industries and experiences. The A-level provides students with analytical skills, both practically and theoretically across organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. The students will build on prior knowledge of atomic structure and bonding, while learning new aspects of Chemistry such as mathematical based equilibria and introduction to organic mechanisms and reactions. In year 13 students will build on these areas and expand into structural and chemical analysis.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry Separate Science, or grades 6-6 in Trilogy Science GCSE. Grade 6 in Mathematics GCSE.
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
Tytherington School
Manchester Road, Macclesfield, SK10 2EE
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Macclesfield
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