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GCE AS Level in Chemistry

at Sale Grammar School, Sale · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry is all around us and to study Chemistry is to discover how it is relevant to every aspect of our lives. In addition, Chemistry is often referred to as the central science because it is so important to all the other fields of science, e.g. Astronomy, Biology, Engineering, Geology, Medicine and Physics etc. Learning about the fundamental basis of chemistry - the analysis of molecules, their structures and shapes and how they react - is vital for our modern society. Chemists can really make a difference in the world! Chemistry A- Level will suit you if you are a keen scientist with a logical, enquiring mind, who enjoys practical investigations and understanding the key concepts which underpin the chemical sciences. Most notably, the decision to study A Level Chemistry should not be taken lightly. Chemistry is an incredibly popular, yet demanding subject, which will require two years of intensive study.

What you need to get on

A minimum Attainment 8 score of 60. A grade 6 in GCSE English Language and Maths. A grade 6 in the subject you wish to study (or two grade 6s if you wish to study a science and took Combined Science at GCSE). See the school website for our full admissions policy and entry requirements into Sixth Form.

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

  • Sale Grammar School

    Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3NH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sale

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