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Chemistry A Level

at Oldham Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

You will find chemistry is constantly evolving and developing as new discoveries are made. There are three main strands of chemistry that you will study which are physical, organic and inorganic, helping you to develop a better understanding of current scientific research and give you the analytical and problem solving skills you can apply in any chosen path after A Level. Many of the concepts studied at GCSE are included at A Level however the topics go into more depth. Topics such as rates and equilibrium, acids and bases become a lot more mathematical, with lots of problem solving. 20% of the marks available within the written examinations will be for assessment of mathematics (in the context of chemistry), so it is essential you are comfortable with high level maths such as logarithms, algebra and graphs. Practical skills are integrated with the theoretical topics and are assessed both through written papers and in the Practical Endorsement.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including in both English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications) plus two grade 6s in GCSE 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

  • Oldham Sixth Form College

    Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Oldham

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