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Chemistry A level

at The Castle School, Bristol · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Chemistry is the study of all chemical substances and how to change one chemical into another. The food you eat, the air you breathe, your own body, your mobile phone, the plants and streets around you are all made of chemicals. You want inexpensive products? Chemistry helps to decrease economic costs. You want a safe environment? Chemistry helps reduce pollution by detecting toxins and reducing them. With the development of new understanding in Chemistry, a safer world is born. Chemistry has 3 areas of study: Physical Chemistry such as atomic structure, amount of substance, kinetics (rates), equilibria and electrochemistry; Inorganic Chemistry including groups of the periodic tOrganic Chemistry, for example the chemistry of carbon compounds and spectroscopy. Throughout the course you will carry out activities to develop your practical skills.

What you need to get on

7 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: Grade 6 in Chemistry and one other science OR Grade 6/6 in Combined Science and Grade 6 in Mathematics.

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 Castle School

    The Castle School Park Road, Bristol, BS35 1HT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bristol

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