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Chemistry

at Ricards Lodge High School, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry will appeal to students who are creative problem solvers. You will build up a range of skills, such as communication, information retrieval, problem solving, numeracy, literacy and ICT. You will need to work effectively both as an individual and as a part of a group, developing independence, team participation and leadership skills. The skills and attributes that are developed in the study of Chemistry are essential in scientific and numerous other non-scientific disciplines. As a result, many notable individuals outside scientific fields have studied Chemistry to a degree level. Examples include actor Dolph Lundgren – a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering; and Baroness Margaret Thatcher, who used her training as a chemist to approach politics “with the mindset of a scientist”. Former students articulate their reason for studying Chemistry: “I have always enjoyed Chemistry and so it was a natural choice for A Level. It goes well with the Maths and Biology that I am also studying and I have found that my Chemistry compliments what I am learning in Biology.” “I am very enthusiastic about Chemistry, and find it complex, yet fascinating. Working in a laboratory was an exciting prospect, as I thrive on learning through experiments and enjoy the unpredictability of results and what is going to happen.”

What you need to get on

Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Chemistry and a Grade 6 or higher in either in GCSE Biology or GCSE Physics with a GCSE grade 5 in the other science OR two Grade 6s in GCSE Combined Science. Grade 6 or above in Maths and English Language or Literature.

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

  • Ricards Lodge High School

    Lake Road, London, SW19 7HB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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