Chemistry

Entry Requirements

Places are offered subject to candidates' achieving a minimum of 42 grade points on the best seven GCSEs including English and Maths. Normally we would expect at least a grade 7 (or an A grade) in each subject to be studied in the Lower Sixth and at least a 6 (or a B grade) in English and Maths. Pupils must have achieved at least a level 7 (as a minimum) at IGCSE Chemistry or equivalent. The more demanding topics at GCSE, like moles and equilibria, are fundamental ideas at A Level and, without a secure understanding of these at the start, pupils will find it very difficult to pass A Level Chemistry. We would also recommend that pupils have a very strong grounding in Maths too. 20% of the marks are awarded for complex GCSE Maths.