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GCE A Level in Chemistry

at Rickmansworth School, Rickmansworth · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course aims to give you the skills and understanding to make decisions about the way Chemistry affects your everyday life by applying concepts into contemporary areas of Chemistry, including Climate Change, Green Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Research, Nanotechnology. In addition, an A Level in Chemistry allows you to develop a range of generic skills requested by both employers and universities. For instance, an A Level Chemist will be able to communicate efficiently and be an effective problem-solver. Handling data will be a key part of your work, allowing you to demonstrate information retrieval, numeracy and ICT skills. You will build up a range of practical skills that require creativity and accuracy as well as developing a firm understanding of health and safety issues that surround the subject. As you become more skilled you will take responsibility for selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods, record observations precisely and critically analyse and evaluate methodology. This course is suited to people who: have an interest in, and enjoy Chemistry, want to find out how things work in the world, enjoy applying their mind to solving problems, want to use Chemistry to progress onto further studies in higher education or support other qualifications or enter Chemistry based employment.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

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

  • Rickmansworth School

    Scots Hill Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Rickmansworth

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