GCE A Level in Chemistry
at Gateway Sixth Form College · sixth form college
What the college says
Most students taking A-level Chemistry go onto University courses in Chemistry or science related disciplines. A Level Chemistry is essential for Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chemical Engineering.
What you need to get on
• 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/9 – 5 required • Grade B/6 or above in Maths • Grade B/5 and above in English Language • Grade BBC/665 in three Single Sciences or • Grades BB/66 in Synergy or Trilogy combined Science
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
Gateway Sixth Form College
Gateway College 17 Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, LE5 1GA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Leicester
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