Chemistry
at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre, Reading · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Chemistry is a rigorous and highly-regarded academic challenge. You will delve deeply into familiar topics such as atomic structure, carbon chemistry and energetics and be introduced to newer areas such as redox chemistry and spectroscopy. Our chemists go on to study a whole variety of courses at university from pure science to applied areas such as pharmacy, biotechnology and food science. Chemistry is still essential entry requirement for medicine, veterinary science and dentistry but also a good foundation for banking and accountancy.
What you need to get on
6+ in Chemistry or 6/6+ in Trilogy Science and 5+ in Maths
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
Highdown School & Sixth Form Centre
Surley Row Caversham, Reading, RG4 8LR
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Reading
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