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GCE A level in Chemistry

at Allestree Woodlands School, Derby · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Chemistry is involved in almost every aspect of our daily lives: from the air that we breathe to the clothes that we wear; the food that we eat and fuels to keep us warm. New materials such as plastics, lifesaving medicines and pesticides have all been developed by chemists working in a wide variety of industries. This chemistry course aims to prepare you for study at a higher level in order to understand how materials react, and provides you with the advanced study skills demanded in higher education.

What you need to get on

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above uncluding English and 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

  • Allestree Woodlands School

    Blenheim Drive Allestree, Derby, DE22 2LW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Derby

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