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OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chemistry A

at Cromwell Community College, Chatteris · college

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Chemistry is the study of substances, what they are made of, how they interact and what role they play in the environment and life around us. The course gives an foundation in chemistry with the study of atoms, molecules and the periodic table and an introduction into organic chemistry and the energetics of chemical reactions. Chemistry is a practical subject, and students will be trained in developing their practical skills through hands-on experiments within lessons. Students with a good foundation in maths will enjoy and benefit from this course.

What you need to get on

You will need a grade 6 in chemistry, or combined science at GCSE and a grade 6 in mathematics

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

  • Cromwell Community College

    Wenny Road, Chatteris, PE16 6UU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Chatteris

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