Chemistry

Entry Requirements

Students considering transfer to King’s Sixth Form are required to meet the entry requirements of an average of grade 6 or higher across eight GCSE subjects, with a minimum of a grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language (university matriculation requirements). Most subjects recommend a grade 7 - 9 in a subject to be studied at A Level, and this is compulsory for Mathematics and Science subjects. In addition, subjects with a large mathematical content, such as Economics, require a minimum of grade 7 in Mathematics. Chemistry at A Level demands hard work and genuine interest. Its logic is both challenging and satisfying. Work is set by both subject teachers on a weekly basis and it is also helpful for students to read around the subject in order to achieve their potential. Students must achieve a grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry to study this course at A Level. Also, given the mathematical content of the subject at A Level, students must achieve a minimum of a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics, otherwise, they are likely to find many aspects of the course demanding. Chemistry is a useful and highly regarded A Level and is essential for most university courses involving the life sciences or the physical sciences. It is required for the vast majority of medical and veterinary courses. It can be taken at A Level combined with any subject, although Physics, Biology and Mathematics are the most common. A Level Chemistry does not involve Mathematics beyond the difficulty of GCSE level but A Level Mathematics may be required for a degree course in Chemistry.