Chemistry A Level
at Salisbury Sixth Form College, Salisbury · sixth form college
What the college says
A level Chemistry opens the door to a broad range of careers and degree courses, including: Healthcare professions, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy; Veterinary Science and careers in Agriculture and the food science industry; The water and energy supply industries; Environmental science, the recycling industry and tackling global issues including pollution and climate change. You will learn transferable skills required in a range of careers, including the use of practical equipment and reagents to perform scientific research, learning to use increasingly sophisticated instruments for investigative work and the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of scientific data. Year 12 builds upon topics covered in GCSE Chemistry, including structure and bonding, the Periodic Table, different types of chemical reaction and Organic Chemistry. In Year 13 you are introduced to new concepts which build upon topics taught in Year 12 and which prepare you for the transition onto degree level science courses. You will learn why chemical reactions happen and at what rate, study Transition Metal elements in detail and learn how chemists use synthetic routes to produce important molecules such as pharmaceuticals and fuels.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE GRADE 4 OR ABOVE, INCLUDING AT LEAST GRADE 5 IN MATHS | 6:6 COMBINED SCIENCE | 6 IN CHEMISTRY
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
SALISBURY 6TH FORM COLLEGE (S6C)
66-78 Tollgate Road, SALISBURY, SP1 2JJ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SALISBURY
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