AQA GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Harrogate Grammar School, Harrogate · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course is divided into 3 units repeated in year 13 in greater depth. 1. Physical Chemistry - you will study the structure of the atom, mole calculations, structure and bonding, kinetics, equilibrium, energetics and redox chemistry. 2. Inorganic Chemistry - you will study trends in periodicity as well as trends in Group 2 and Group 7 of the periodic table. 3. Organic Chemistry - in this unit you will be introduced to organic chemistry including Alkanes, Haloalkanes, Alkenes and alcohols as well as analytical technique
What you need to get on
For entry on to A Level and BTEC courses, we require a minimum of 240 points in the 6 best full GCSE/ BTEC courses, including English Language and Mathematics at grade 4/C or higher. BTEC qualifications will only count as 1 GCSE. If more than 1 is studied, only the best will count towards the overall points score. GCSE short courses will not be included. Only grades at 4/C or above will be included. Additionally we require a Grade B in GCSE Chemistry and Grade B in GCSE Biology or Physics, or a Grade B in GCSE Core Science and Grade B in GCSE Additional Science and a Grade 6/B in GCSE Maths is also required. Students will be required to study Core Maths or AS Maths /A Level Maths. Please see our website for full details of the Admission Policy.
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
Harrogate Grammar School
Arthurs Avenue, HARROGATE, HG2 0DZ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · HARROGATE
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