GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Highgate Wood Secondary School, London · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Chemistry A Level is a requirement of most science degrees and also provides the springboard qualification for numerous careers.As well as medical and veterinary science, major employers of chemists include pharmaceutical, agrochemical and oil companies, as well as the makers of detergents, paints, dyes and cosmetics.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths, Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or Grade 7 in Combined Science if that course was followed
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
Highgate Wood Secondary School
Montenotte Road, London, N8 8RN
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