GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Townsend Church of England School, St. Albans · school or sixth form
What the college says
The full course is divided into a six taught modules. The topics cover a wide area of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. Ideas met at GCSE are developed further, as well as new concepts being introduced. The relevance of and the applications of Chemistry are stressed throughout the course.
What you need to get on
GCSE Chemistry grade 6+ or Combined Science at least grade 6-6 GCSE Maths grade 6+ GCSE English grade 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
Townsend CofE School
Sparrowswick Ride, St. Albans, AL3 6DR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · St. Albans
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