GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Pate'S Grammar School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry is a very practical subject and the emphasis on this course is to learn the key concepts of the subject through active experimental work. This also leads to the development of a range of useful laboratory and life skills such as planning, dexterity, observation and powers of analysis and evaluation. The course aims to emphasise the importance of the subject in modern society by highlighting the contribution it makes to social, economic, environmental and technological aspects of life, and to explain the chemical properties of matter by referring to changes at a particle level. Students will experience a wide range of chemical substances and reactions from across both inorganic and organic Chemistry.
What you need to get on
22 Points from Best 8 GCSE subjects (where A* = 4, A = 3, B = 2, C = 1)
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
Pate's Grammar School
PRINCESS ELIZABETH WAY, CHELTENHAM, GL51 0HG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHELTENHAM
- 1 September 2027 · CHELTENHAM
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