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GCE A Level in Chemistry

at Poynton High School · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A level Chemistry consists of 3 Units exploring Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry and is designed to build on the knowledge, understanding and skills developed during the GCSE Chemistry and Combined Science courses. At least 20% of all examination questions will test mathematical skills. There is no coursework examination but students will keep a record of selected practical activities that they undertake over the two years, providing evidence for an internally decided “practical endorsement”. Examples of practical work undertaken are making aspirin and separating species by thin layer chromatography.

What you need to get on

5 grade 4 or above at GCSE level including a grade 6/6 in the Science Dual Certificate or a grade 6 in this subject plus a grade 6 in at least one other science. Grade 5 in maths GCSE is also desirable.

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

  • Poynton High School

    Yew Tree Lane Poynton, Stockport, SK12 1PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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