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Chemistry

at The Woodroffe School, Lyme Regis · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry is one of the fundamental ways that we can learn about our environment, what makes things work and even life itself. It is a requirement for a number of important careers and useful for a great many more. Chemistry fits well with the other Science disciplines and with Maths and it is essential for a great many degrees in related subjects. Our aim is to develop students who have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject and are able to think through problems in a scientific way. Chemistry is essentially a practical subject and we aim to let the students do as much practical investigation as possible.

What you need to get on

Two Separate Science GCSEs at Grade 6 or above including Chemistry, or alternatively two GCSEs Grade 6 from the Combined Science. A GCSE Grade 6 or above in Maths is essential due to a minimum of 20% of the available marks being awarded for Maths at Level 2 standard or above. A GCSE Grade 6 or above in English is also required. It is advisable to be studying A Level Maths and another Science A Level alongside 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

  • The Woodroffe School

    Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, DT7 3LX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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