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GCE A Level in Chemistry A

at Our Lady'S Catholic College, Lancaster · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course builds upon the chemical concepts introduced at GCSE. There is a heavy emphasis on practical work and students are taught to use sophisticated apparatus. AS and first year of A level (Year 12) Module 1 –Development of Practical Skills Module 2 –Foundations in Chemistry Module 3 –Periodic Table and EnergySecond year of A level (Year 13) Module 4 –Core Organic Chemistry Module 5 –Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements Module 6 -Organic Chemistry and Analysis The department has excellent links with the Royal Society of Chemistry who have provided speakers, workshops and a number of different competitions. Opportunities for ‘Stretch and Challenge’ work for gifted and talented students are provided, including training for the Chemistry Olympiad in Year 13.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) GCSE Combined Science Higher Grade 5 (Foundation will be considered) GCSE Chemistry Higher –Grade 5(Foundation will be considered) GCSE Mathematics—Grade 5

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

  • Our Lady's Catholic College

    Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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