Mode of study	Academic A Level
Duration	2 Years
Campus	Welsh Bridge Campus
Start date	1 September 2025
Course code	CHE-AL (2527)

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Entry Requirements

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, grade 5 or above in Maths and grade 5 or above in GCSE Chemistry, with a further GCSE science subject at grade 5 or above or at least 5:5 in GCSE Combined Science.
What does the course involve?

Chemistry helps you understand the world around you. It plays a role in almost every action on earth and can help us make informed decisions, understand substances and their properties. Chemical scientists are leading research on the world’s most pressing concerns, including challenges around human health, climate change, and energy. This A Level is highly valued and leads to a wide variety of careers. You’ll gain the breadth of knowledge you need to pursue a career in Chemistry or go on to further study. You’ll benefit from studying with highly qualified teachers and in excellent specialised teaching facilities.
Year 1
Studies focus on: foundations in chemistry, the periodic table and energy, core organic chemistry and practical skills in chemistry.
Year 2
Studies focus on: physical chemistry, the transition elements, organic chemistry, analysis and practical skills in chemistry.
How is the course assessed?

100% Exam - There are three final exams as well as the practical endorsement in Chemistry.
Additional Notes

Support is provided for those interested in applying for Medicine, Veterinary Science, Dentistry or Biomedical degrees including: expert speakers, UCAS admissions support, UKCAT / BMAT preparation advice, university visits, and work experience.
Further Information

Typically, 95% of our students progress to a wide variety of university courses, including degrees in chemistry, biology, physics, medicine and pharmacy. A qualification in chemistry offers career opportunities in many sectors such as environmental science, renewable energy and forensic science to name but a few.
What do I do next?

You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button and then add an additional two or three subjects to make up your academic programme. You can also apply for a second, alternative vocational programme of study via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 260401 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk

Thomas Blenkinsop

A Level Chemistry (Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathmatics)
Previous Institution: Corbet School

The College has a brilliant reputation and creates a lot of future Russell Group students. Having the opportunity to take part in the Royal Chemistry Society’s Schools’ Analyst Competition was a useful experience and the support systemat College is great - you can email your teachers whenever you need their help. I would like to study Biochemistry in 2020, so I will spend my next year improving my knowledge through work experience and researching the best suited university for my needs.