Chemistry
at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor · school or sixth form
What the college says
You will explore the three key aspects of chemistry; organic, study of all compounds containing carbon; inorganic, identifying patterns and trends in the periodic table and physical, investigating chemistry through mathematical analysis. During the course you will have many opportunities to develop your practical skills through quantitative and qualitative analysis. Students studying chemistry at A Level will have the chance to travel to Geneva in Switzerland to visit CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the International Chemistry Olympiad competition.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE grades 9-5, including English and Mathematics, a grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 6-6 Combined Science and a grade 6 in GCSE 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
Heanor Gate Spencer Academy
Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Heanor
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