GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Cheltenham Bournside School, Cheltenham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry provides students with transferable skills that are vital within scientific fields but also incredibly valuable in many other areas. Students will not only be able to apply their knowledge to the world around them, they will develop rigorous research skills, the ability to risk assess and problem solve and communicate ideas in a fluid and concise manner. The AQA specification allows Year 12 students to create a strong foundation of fundamental concepts across all three areas: physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. These concepts will be revisited in Year 13 and built upon, allowing students to work towards applying their knowledge in a real world context. This model means that whether students have studied Combined Science (2 GCSEs) or Triple Science (3 GCSEs), this course ensures that all students can make great progress. Alongside the theoretical knowledge, students will complete a series of practical activities that will allow them to gain a valuable practical endorsement at the end of the course.
What you need to get on
See our current Sixth Form Prospectus for further details.
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
Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3EF
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Cheltenham
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