Chemistry

Applications Open: Open Now!

Applications Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via Kent Choices or via the Late Application Form below after the Oversubscription Criteria Meeting.

Late Applications: If you are applying for a place at Hillview Sixth Form after the Oversubscription Criteria Meeting in June, please submit your late application using the link below. We will contact you on Friday 21st August 2026 to discuss your application.

Late Applications for Hillview Sixth Form 2026

A Level Chemistry gives students the opportunity to study key concepts in greater depth. Many of the ideas first covered at GCSE will be revisited but with a greater emphasis on explaining rather than simply describing the behaviour of molecules.

While studying A Level Chemistry students will develop practical skills which include making observations, collecting data, analysing experimental results and formulating conclusions. Students will study the following:

• Physical Chemistry topics include: Atomic structure, Bonding, Kinetics, Chemical equilibrium, Redox reactions, Rates of reactions, Electrochemical cells and Acids and Bases.

• Inorganic Chemistry topics include: Periodicity, Group 2 elements, Group 7 elements, Properties of group 3 elements, Transition elements and Reactions of ions.

• Organic Chemistry topics include: Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Amines and Chromatography.

There are three examinations:

Paper 1 – Elements of Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry

Paper 2 – Elements of Physics Chemistry and Organic Chemistry

Paper 3 – Practical Skills Practical endorsement – Students achieve a pass or fail. This is independent of their final grade but is recorded on their exam certificate.

General entry requirements to study Level 3 qualifications at Hillview Sixth Form are Grade 4 or above in both English Language and Maths plus 3 other GCSE subjects.

Subject specific entrance requirements are:

GCSE Chemistry grade 6 or above or GCSE Combined Science minimum grades 7/6 or above in addition to a Grade 5 or above in English Language and a Grade 6 or above in Maths. An APS of 5.5 or above.

Over 500 degree courses contain a notable element of Chemistry allowing breadth of study.