GCE A Level in Chemistry A
at Farmor'S School, Fairford · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for students who want to continue studying chemistry after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. You might be choosing chemistry because you're headed for a scientific career, though it will give you skills such as analytical thought, problem solving and research that can be used in a wide range of non-scientific careers too.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above. Plus grades 66 in double science or 666 in triple and grade 6 in maths. If grade 6 not achieved in maths you should also take the core maths option.
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
Famor's School Sixth Form
The Park Leafield Road, Fairford, GL7 4JQ
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Fairford
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