Chemistry
at Maidstone Grammar School For Girls, Maidstone · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question 'what is the world made of?' and it is the search for the answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that Chemistry provides are endless. The top five degree courses taken by students who have an A Level in Chemistry are Chemistry, Biology, Pre-clinical medicine, Mathematics and Pharmacology. Studying an A Level Chemistry-related degree at university gives you all sorts of exciting career options, including Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Clinical Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Doctor, Research Scientist, Toxicologist, Chartered Certified Accountant, Environmental Consultant, higher education lecturer, Patent attorney, Science writer and Teacher.
What you need to get on
General Sixth Form Entry Requirements: Admission to the Sixth Form will be as a result of applicants achieving a minimum Grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics. In total students need to have achieved at least six GCSEs of which at least four subjects are at Grade 6 (or Grade B). In addition students must meet subject entry requirements. Students meeting only the minimum entry requirements for the Sixth Form are likely to find the choice of subjects which they can access is restricted. In addition, Grade 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry or 7-7 or above in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics is also required. BTEC Science courses, GCSE Applied Science and GCSE Additional Applied Science are not suitable preparation for 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
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls
GREAT BUCKLAND, MAIDSTONE, ME16 0SF
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · MAIDSTONE
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