Chemistry - A Level

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st August 2026

Entry Requirements: - Offers to join Mascalls Academy Sixth Form are conditional upon meeting specific entry requirements for your chosen subjects, and as a minimum, achieving at least 5 GCSE's at level 5 or above, including English and Maths.

How to Apply: -

Internal Students - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://mascalls.applicaa.com/sixthform

External Students - Apply via KentChoices using this link https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Chemistry is a subject of global impact and as a fundamental science is involved in almost every aspect of daily life. Most technological changes and new discoveries have their foundation in chemistry.

This popular course conveys the excitement of contemporary chemistry, exploring the frontiers of research and applications of chemistry, and relating them to traditional concepts.

The two year A Level course has three exams, all of which are assessed at the end of the two years.

Exam 1 is worth 37% covers advanced inorganic and physical chemistry.

Exam 2 worth 37% covers advanced organic and physical chemistry.

Exam 3 worth 26% covers general and practical principles in chemistry. The papers may include multiple choice, short open, open-response, calculations and extended writing questions.

A separately reported practical endorsement certificate is awarded for candidates demonstrating sufficient skill in key areas.

Level 6-6 or above in Combined Science GCSE, or a level 6 in separate Chemistry, and level 6 in Maths.

Chemists are the key to influencing life and making the world a better place to live. Chemistry links Physics and Biology and provides the basis for a range of key areas such as medicine and chemical engineering. A chemistry qualification is like having an open flight ticket to anywhere in the world – it gives you many choices. It is not just an end in itself, but an exciting beginning.

Chemistry is considered by many employers to be excellent training for almost any occupation or profession. Many of our students have gone on to study pure chemistry, pharmacology, environmental sciences, accountancy, biochemistry and forensic science.