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GCE Chemistry

at Allerton High School, Leeds · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The AQA A level Chemistry course covers a wide variety of basic concepts such as the structure of the atom and bonding, the interaction of matter and energy, how to control reactions; patterns in the Periodic Table; and understanding carbon-based molecules (organic chemistry). In all these topics, you will need to learn facts and build a body of knowledge, but also be able to understand and apply these ideas. Many topics include calculations. Therefore, you should feel comfortable rearranging equations and using numbers. Chemistry is a hands-on science and you will carry out experiments on a regular basis. This will consolidate your theory work, but also provide you with the opportunity to use new apparatus and build your skills and confidence to complete safe and accurate practical work. Chemistry underpins everything in our modern lifestyle. For example, it is chemistry that enables us to convert crude oil into petrol, plastics and fibres. Chemists invented Nylon, Terylene, Lycra and other artificial fibres, plastics and synthetic rubbers; chemists make fertilisers; medicines that help to fight disease, pain and disability; chemists help to make sewage harmless and water pure; they also analyse and monitor the atmosphere and the sea for pollutants. There are few things that we use which have not at some stage been made, processed or monitored by chemists. The chemical and pharmaceutical industries are two of the largest employers in the manufacturing industries. Chemists ar

What you need to get on

You will need 5 grades over 4. Also: GCSE Maths: 7 GCSE Combined Science: 76 or GCSE Chemistry: 7

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

  • Allerton High Business and Enterprise Specialist School

    KING LANE, LEEDS, LS17 7AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 6 September 2027 · LEEDS

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