GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Burnham Grammar School, Slough · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Chemistry specification B (Salters) encourages learners to develop a wide range of skills which includes learning about a wide variety of essential Chemistry content, based around different areas of the subject and then linking these ideas together. It also allows learners to become more competent as well as confident in developing practical skills, scientific methods and problem solving techniques. There is also a strong element of application of science and specifically Chemistry to areas such as the economy and wider society.
What you need to get on
GCSE Chemistry Grade 7, GCSE Biology Grade 6 and GCSE Physics Grade 6
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
Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Burnham
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