Chemistry

Entry Requirements

The basic entry requirement onto most courses is a minimum of a grade 6 at GCSE in an appropriate subject, however those students who embark on A Level studies with a grade 7 or above are likely to find the transition much easier. In some cases there may be further restrictions e.g. a minimum of a grade 6 in Maths to do Physics. Please see the following individual subject pages for further details. Students must also have achieved at least a grade 4 in both Maths and either English Language or Literature to qualify for entry into the Sixth Form. It is a requirement that students wishing to study Chemistry in the Sixth Form have achieved at least a grade 6 in Chemistry at GCSE or grades 66 in Dual Award Science. In the case of the latter, students must have achieved at least a grade 6 in all Chemistry written papers. Some mathematical skills are required. A chemistry student should be comfortable using mathematical skills, but they do not necessarily need to be a Mathematics student.