Chemistry A Level

Applications Open: Monday 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: Friday 24th July 2026

Entry Requirements: Our general entry requirements are:-

• A Levels – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• BTEC Level 3 – advanced courses, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 4+ qualifications, including English and mathematics. Some subjects may have additional entry requirements.

• T Level - technical course, two year study programme, with an average entry requirement of at least five grade 5+ qualifications, including English and mathematics.

• BTEC Level 2 – One year programme, which could lead on to further studies, with an average entry requirement at least five grade 2 or above, including English and mathematics.

How to Apply: Please apply via Kent Choices

If applying to T Level Engineering, please include a second choice set of subjects within the same application.

Course aims

A level chemistry is suitable for students who

• have an interest in, and enjoy chemistry
• want to find out about how chemicals interact
• enjoy applying their mind to explaining how and why reactions take place
• enjoy carrying out practicals to develop their skills and understanding further

Content Overview Assessment Overview

Content is split into six teaching modules:

Module 1 - Development of practical skills in chemistry

Module 2 - Foundations in chemistry

Module 3 - Periodic table and energy

Module 4 - Core organic chemistry

Module 5 - Physical chemistry and transition elements

Module 6 - Organic chemistry and analysis

Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5

Component 02 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6

Component 03 assesses content from modules 1 - 6

Assessment Overview

Periodic table, elements and Physical chemistry (01) 100 marks - 2 hour 15 minutes written paper - 37% of total A level

Synthesis and analytical techniques (02) 100 marks - 2 hour 15 minutes written paper - 37% of total A level

Unified chemistry (03) 70 marks - 1 hour 30 minutes written paper - 26% of total A level

Practical Endorsement in chemistry (04) (non-exam assessment) Reported separately

Additional course entry requirements

Grade 6 in chemistry or grade 66 in combined science and grade 6 in maths.

Progression and career opportunities

A level chemistry is a flexible option which sits well with many other subjects. The course provides a broad base of chemical studies which provides an excellent opportunity to branch out in many directions for further studies, such as forensic science, medicine, chemical engineering, environmental studies, healthcare, pharmacy and many others.