Chemistry
at Wymondham College, Wymondham · college
What the college says
Chemistry is regarded as the ‘central’ science and is concerned with the fundamental understanding and rationalisation of all aspects of the physical world. It is also very much a practical subject, concerned with making things as diverse as drugs, plastics, textiles and food. The course is divided into chemical topics, each containing different key concepts. Once the key features of the topic have been developed, practical applications are considered.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 5, 6 or above in Combined Science or two Grade 5, 5, 6 in separate Sciences (Grade 6 must be in Chemistry). Minimum Grade 5 in Mathematics is also required. Minimum grade B in Maths is also required. Students wishing to take all 3 sciences should have gained A or A* at GCSE in each science.
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
Wymondham College
Golf Links Road, Wymondham, NR18 9SZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wymondham
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