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Chemistry

at Herschel Grammar School, Slough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This subject is a must for courses like Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and many other challenging degrees in science at university. Lessons comprise a mixture of theory and experimental work. You will gain an understanding of all three key branches of chemistry - physical, organic and inorganic. An ability to write balanced symbol equations and carry out numerical calculations is a key component of A Level studies.

What you need to get on

5 GSCE Grade 9 to 5

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

  • Herschel Grammar School

    Northampton Avenue, Slough, SL1 3BW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Slough

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