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GCE A Level in Chemistry

at The Aylesbury Vale Academy, Aylesbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Are you fascinated by chemical reactions? Do you want to explore the world of atoms and molecules? Then chemistry is the course for you. This course provides the opportunity to gain essential knowledge, understanding and practical skills in different areas of the subject, alongside developing an appreciation of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and the contribution science makes to the success of both the economy and society. It allows students to obtain the necessary skills to explain many aspects of contemporary chemistry such as climate change, green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and chemistry research. The Chemistry course can be taken as a stand-alone subject or to complement Biology.

What you need to get on

GCSE's at grade 6 or above.

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

  • The Aylesbury Vale Academy

    Paradise Orchard, Aylesbury, HP18 0WS

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Aylesbury

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