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Chemistry AS Level

at Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College, Birmingham · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level36 weeksFull time

What the college says

The first year is the AS course and covers atoms and reactions electrons bonding and structure the periodic table hydrocarbons and basic organic chemistry and energy. The second (A2) year comprises further organic chemistry rates pH and equilibrium further energy and transition metals. Hours of Lessons per Week: 4.3 Indicative Group Size: 20.

What you need to get on

Students should have GCSE Core Science & Additional Science at grade BB (or Chemistry at grade B) in addition to four other full GCSEs at grade C including English Language and higher level Mathematics. Applied Science is not a suitable qualification with which to start this course.

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

  • Joseph Chamberlain Main Site

    Joseph Chamberlain College 1 Belgrave Road, Birmingham, B12 9FF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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