GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Bishop Challoner Catholic College, Birmingham · college
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Chemistry is the branch of science which is concerned with materials of every description, often overlapping biology and physics. Chemists unravel chemical reactions that are responsible for life and they investigate new materials with potentially useful properties. If you are resourceful,not afraid of hard work and application to study and enjoy learning by doing, then Chemistry could be for you.
What you need to get on
Grade 7 in separate Science / combined Science. Grade 6 in GCSE 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
Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road, Birmingham, B14 7EG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2027 · Birmingham
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