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Chemistry

at St Peter'S Catholic School · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry is the study of substances; what they are made of, how they interact with each other and the role they play in living things. An A Level in Chemistry is recognised by universities as a rigorous and academic subject that is essential to access careers in medicine, dentistry, chemical engineering and forensic science to name but a few. Studying A Level Chemistry will develop useful skills that can be applied outside the subject discipline; these include problem solving, numeracy, practical skills and the development of a broad scientific understanding. From research in space, to the depths of the oceans, chemistry helps you understand the world around you and opens up many career opportunities. A Chemistry qualification can take you almost anywhere. Chemistry partners well with Biology or Mathematics.

What you need to get on

Minimum grade 7 in GCSE Combined Science or Chemistry and a minimum grade 6 in Mathematics, as you must be confidently numerate in using Mathematics at Level 2 or above (GCSE higher tier) - 20% of the marks are for your mathematical skills.

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

  • St Peter's Catholic School

    Horseshoe Lane East, Guildford, GU1 2TN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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