A Level Chemistry

Saint George's Church of England School (Gravesend)

, Meadow Road, GRAVESEND, DA11 7LS

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Saint George's Church of England School (Gravesend)

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Block D

Application Instructions

Applications Open: - 11th November 2025

Applications Close: - 23rd January 2026 to allow us to build our curriculum. We will accept late applications beyond this date, but they may take longer to process.

Entry Requirements: - Vary by course please see individual subject information on this website. We also require students to achieve at least five Grade 5s or above at GCSE for Level 3 curriculum. For our Level 2 Pathway, students need to have five Grade 3s or above, inlcuding English and Maths

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications submitted by the end of January will have a decision on their offer by the 2nd April 2026.

Course Summary

Chemistry helps us to understand the world in which we live and underpins a wide range of science-based degree courses and careers. Success with A level chemistry will prepare you for a future in chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, chemical engineering,, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, medicine and dentistry. This course is designed to be stimulating, enjoyable and challenging. We want you to develop a passion for the subject and understand its practical relevance, A-level Chemistry builds upon the knowledge gained at GCSE but goes much further revealing some significant simplifications taught at GCSE. A Level Chemistry will teach you problem solving, teamwork, numeracy, communication and practical skills, as well as hugely valuable independent study and reasoning skills.

Course Details

Topics in yr12 Chemistry

1.Atomic structure & the periodic table.

2.Bonding and structure

3.Redox I

4.Inorganic chemistry and the periodic table

5.Formulae, equations, and amount of substance

6.Organic Chemistry I

7.Modern Analytical Techniques

8.Energetics I

9.Kinetics I

10.Equlibrium I

Topics in yr13 Chemistry

11.Equilibrium II 1

2.Acid base equilibria

13.Energetics II

14.Redox II

15.Transition metals

16.Kinetics II

17.Organic Chemistry II

18.Organic Chemistry III

19. Modern Analytical Techniques II

How will it be delivered and assessed?

A-Level Qualification: 100% Examination - 3 exam papers.

• Paper 1 90 marks, 30% weighting, 1 hour 45 minutes

• Paper 2 90 marks, 30% weighting 1 hour 45 minutes

• Paper 3 120 marks, 40% weighting 2hour30min

Practical Endorsement: All students studying A-Level Chemistry must complete 12 ‘Required Practicals’ and a separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or higher in GCSE Chemistry (Higher tier only) / Grade 5 or higher in GCSE Additional/Combined Science (Higher tier only)

PLUS Grade 5 or higher in GCSE English & Maths (higher tier only).

Your next steps...

Success with A level chemistry will prepare you for a future in chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, chemical engineering,, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, Optometry, environmental science, nursing, occupational therapy, medicine and dentistry.

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