Chemistry - A Level
at Croydon College, Croydon · college
What the college says
Chemistry is the science of materials: their composition, structure, properties, behaviour and the chemical changes they undergo during a reaction with other substances. You will learn the fundamentals of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry in a supportive environment. Chemistry is an inherently experimental subject, so you will undertake practical work to help build your chemistry skills. Topics of study include atomic structure, thermodynamics, optical isomerism, aromatic chemistry, periodicity, transition metals and many more.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs grade 9-4 and a satisfactory school reference.Including English Language at grade 6, maths at grade 7 and both Core and Additional Science at grade 7 as a minimum.
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
Coulsdon Sixth Form College
Placehouse Lane, Old Coulsdon, CR5 1YA
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Old Coulsdon
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