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GCE A Level in Chemistry A

at Shaftesbury School, Shaftesbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry is relevant to many sectors of industry because it is used in the development and manufacture of all products used, especially new technology. It is a highly regarded A-level subject that is well recognised by universities and employers and can provide diverse career opportunities, including Medicine, Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Petrochemical or Pharmaceutical industries, Law and Accounting. Teaching and learning combines theoretical and practical approaches and develops many important skills including problem solving, communication, data handling and analysis, teamwork and risk management.

What you need to get on

Minimum grade 6-6 in Combined Science GCSE, or grade 6 in Chemistry GCSE, and grade 6 in Maths. About half of the topics are mathematical, so you need to be able to handle decimals, graphs, equations and formulae.

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

  • Shaftesbury School

    Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Shaftesbury

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