Chemistry

Applications open: 3rd November 2025

Applications close: 21st July 2026

Please make all applications through Kent Choices.

If you have any questions please email sixthform@fulstonmanor.kent.sch.uk.

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?

This specification is designed to encourage candidates to:

• Gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills
• Appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory.
• Develop an enthusiasm for Chemistry.
• Demonstrate a synoptic understanding.
• Study Chemistry in a contemporary context.
  

Module 1: Physical Chemistry

Module 2: Inorganic Chemistry

Module 3: Organic Chemistry

ASSESMENT

Paper 1: Periodic Table, Elements and Physical and Inorganic Chemistry

Paper 2: Synthesis and Analytical Techniques

Paper 3: Unified Chemistry

There is no coursework element to the course. Students complete a Practical Endorsement which is graded as Pass or Fail but does not contribute to the final grade given.

To be accepted on the A Level course a student should have at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (or equivalent). Students would be expected to have a GCSE of at least a grade 5-5 in either GCSE Combined Science or grade 5 in GCSE Triple Chemistry. A GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths is normally requi4red, however, a GCSE grade 5 in Maths is desirable.

• To develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of chemistry and the skill needed for the use of these in new and changing situations.
• To be aware of advances in technology relevant to Chemistry