Chemistry (GCE2Y)
at Hellesdon High School, Norwich · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry is the study of matter and the interactions between them. Chemistry is everywhere! The food you eat, clothes, water you drink, medicines, air, cleaners …you name it. Students will study both organic and inorganic chemistry and their applications to everyday life, developing the fundamental skills needed to collect and analyse empirical data by looking at planning, implementing, analysing and evaluating.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 6 GCSEs (or equivalent) to start on 4 A/S Levels. These must be from at least 4 separate courses, with 4 GCSEs at A*-C and English & maths at grade 4 or better. For Course specific entry requirements, please see prospectus subject leaflet or Hellesdon High School's website or speak to a member of the Sixth Form Team at Hellesdon.
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
Hellesdon High School
187 Middletons Lane, Norwich, NR6 5SB
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Norwich
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
South East · 2 years
- Their version
Wolverhampton · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Philip Morant School and College
East of England · 2 years
- Their version
Driffield School and Sixth Form
Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
Ripon · Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years
- Their version
Chelmsford · East of England · 2 years
- Their version
Yorkshire and The Humber · 2 years