Chemistry A Level

Applications Open: - 17 November 2025

Applications Close: - May 2026

Entry Requirements: - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 including English Language or Literature, and Maths. There are some further entry requirements for specific courses.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Open Event: - Wednesday 12th November 2025 16.30-19:30 - talks at 17.30 and 18.30pm

Content is delivered over six modules:

Module 1 – Development of practical skills

Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry

Module 3 – Periodic table & energy

Module 4 – Core organic chemistry

Module 5 – Physical chemistry & transition elements

Module 6 – Organic chemistry & analysis

Chemistry is assessed through three examination papers, Paper 1 and 2 are worth 37% and Paper 3 26% of the final grade. Assessment of practical skills is a compulsory element of Chemistry, practical skills will be assessed through both examination papers and observed practical activities.

Paper 1 - Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (2hr 15 mins)

Paper 2 - Synthesis and analytical techniques (2hrs 15mins)

Paper 3 - Unified chemistry (1hrs 30mins)

In order to attend Meopham Sixth Form the minimum entry requirement is 5 level 4 GCSEs, including English Language and Mathematics.

To study Chemistry you are required to achieve level 5 or above in English Language and level 6 or above in Mathematics and a 66 or above in combined science qualifications or a 6 in all single science qualifications.

The Royal Society of Chemistry state that a qualification in Chemistry opens doors to a wide range of careers. Chemistry is involved in our everyday lives and there is a vast range of jobs and careers open to those who have studied chemistry at any level; great career opportunities exist both inside and outside the lab. Nobody knows what the jobs of the future will look like, but many of them will be created in chemistry to solve global challenges such as human health, energy and the environment.