Chemicals are everywhere – in the water you drink, food you eat, clothes you wear and medicines you take. So studying Chemistry will deepen your understanding of how the world works. It will teach you how to reason, solve problems, and make informed decisions. It will help you understand product labels. Above all, although considered one of the most challenging A-levels, it’s huge fun. If you enjoyed Chemistry at GCSE and are confident with the mathematical aspects, it could be an excellent choice, giving you a qualification that holds great currency with both employers and universities. Topics include: Physical Chemistry Atomic structure Bonding Amount of substance Energetics Rates of reaction Equilibria Redox chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Periodic trends Groups 2 and 7 properties Organic Chemistry Basic hydrocarbons Haloalkanes Alkenes Alcohols Polymers Analytical techniques Plus more in Year 13 Where Chemistry can take you Many science degree courses require a good grade in Chemistry A-level, including medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science. It’s also an excellent foundation for degrees outside the sciences, showing you have an analytical mind and good practical skills. Chemical and related industries are the biggest employers of chemistry graduates, but alumni also enter many other sectors. A recent study by the University of Nottingham showed that its chemistry graduates went on to the following destinations: Postgraduate Research (33%), Industrial Scientists (18%), Finance (13%), Management (10%), Human Resources (7%), Marketing (5%), Teaching (5%), Information Technology (5%) and Overseas Employment (4%).
If you're an existing student, entry to the Sixth Form is conditional on you achieving a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6. You don't have to complete an application form.
How you’ll be assessed You’ll take three exams at the end of Year 13. There’s also a practical assessment. This consists of 12 set experiments which you’ll need to complete by the end of the course. You will pass if you complete the experiments, but you can repeat any that you’ve struggled with. Your practical skills will also be assessed in a dedicated section of the third exam.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,085 |
| Address | Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JX |
Chemicals are everywhere – in the water you drink, food you eat, clothes you wear and medicines you take. So studying Chemistry will deepen your understanding of how the world works. It will teach you how to reason, solve problems, and make informed decisions. It will help you understand product labels. Above all, although considered one of the most challenging A-levels, it’s huge fun. If you enjoyed Chemistry at GCSE and are confident with the mathematical aspects, it could be an excellent choice, giving you a qualification that holds great currency with both employers and universities. Topics include: Physical Chemistry Atomic structure Bonding Amount of substance Energetics Rates of reaction Equilibria Redox chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Periodic trends Groups 2 and 7 properties Organic Chemistry Basic hydrocarbons Haloalkanes Alkenes Alcohols Polymers Analytical techniques Plus more in Year 13 Where Chemistry can take you Many science degree courses require a good grade in Chemistry A-level, including medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science. It’s also an excellent foundation for degrees outside the sciences, showing you have an analytical mind and good practical skills. Chemical and related industries are the biggest employers of chemistry graduates, but alumni also enter many other sectors. A recent study by the University of Nottingham showed that its chemistry graduates went on to the following destinations: Postgraduate Research (33%), Industrial Scientists (18%), Finance (13%), Management (10%), Human Resources (7%), Marketing (5%), Teaching (5%), Information Technology (5%) and Overseas Employment (4%).
If you're an existing student, entry to the Sixth Form is conditional on you achieving a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6. You don't have to complete an application form.
How you’ll be assessed You’ll take three exams at the end of Year 13. There’s also a practical assessment. This consists of 12 set experiments which you’ll need to complete by the end of the course. You will pass if you complete the experiments, but you can repeat any that you’ve struggled with. Your practical skills will also be assessed in a dedicated section of the third exam.