Chemistry A Level 3

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.

Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/

How to Apply -

Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling

Externals - Through Kent Choices

https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/

You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:

Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***

Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice

*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option

THIS IS A 2 YEAR COURSE.

Chemistry

(Cousre not yet accredited - awaiting examination borad information)

A Level

Skills that will be developed:

Chemistry should be a practical experience for students and as such the course contains practical activities embedded within each unit, to reflect the nature of chemistry. This will increase students’ enjoyment and understanding of chemistry together with providing them with the skills needed to study science at higher levels.

Students will develop their Quantitative and Qualitative analytical skills, as well as Evaluative, Communication, Problem Solving and Numerical skills

What will you learn?

The course will combine practical Chemistry with the underlying theory and the study of aspects of the subject that appear in the media and affect everyday life, developing an understan­ding of ‘How Science Works’.

Enrichment:

Chemistry Senior Students engage in a variety of extra-curricular activities including STEM Club, Science Support Club as well as running Chemistry competitions within the school.

Entry Requirements:

You must achieve a grade 6 or better in Chemistry GCSE

Science and Additional Science. (A grade 7 or better is recommended)

What happens when you have finished?

The course will also help you to develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for including Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Forensic Sciences, Physics, Accountancy, Pharmacy and Environmental Sciences.

You must achieve a grade 6 or better in Chemistry GCSE

Science and Additional Science. (A grade 7 or better is recommended)

You could take this course with other advanced level courses, which overlap with Chemistry such as Biology, Applied Science, Physics, Geography, Geology or more general subjects that may not relate to the sciences, to prepare for higher education. With further training, you could go into a job related to Chemistry or one of the other sciences such as a Doctor, Nurse, Scientist or Pharmacist. The course will also help you to develop the basic skills, understanding and knowledge that many employers across lots of industries are looking for. Chemical and Biochemical Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, Forensic Sciences, Physics, Accountancy, Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences.