GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Wellsway School, Bristol · school or sixth form
What the college says
Chemistry is about how matter and energy behave and interact with each other: from molecular changes in the eye responding to light that allow you to see; to fabricating and testing compounds to produce lifesaving drugs. Chemistry remains one of the most vigorous and demanding of A Levels, building skills in the application of mathematics, spatial awareness and logical puzzles are you up for the challenge?
What you need to get on
4- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Literature or Language plus 6 in Chemistry or 6-6 in Combined Science, plus 6 in 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
Chandag Road
Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Bristol
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