A-Level Chemistry

Chemistry suits students with a wide range of interests. Whether you are aiming for medicine or industry, it provides a strong foundation for many future careers.

Exam Board: OCR A

You will study Physical, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry through a range of topic-based units. Practical skills are developed alongside theory and assessed through written exams and a practical endorsement.

100% examination. Students must also complete practical work to achieve a practical endorsement.

• Paper 1: Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry – 2 hours 15 minutes (37%)

• Paper 2: Synthesis and Analytical Chemistry – 2 hours 15 minutes (37%)

• Paper 3: Unified Chemistry – 1 hour 30 minutes (26%)

5 GCSEs with a mixture of grades 9-5 in a least 5 different subjects including English Language and Mathematics PLUS 7/6 in Combined Science, or grades 7-6-6 in Chemistry, Biology and Physics and grade 6 in GCSE Maths.

This A-Level provides a strong foundation for a wide range of careers.

It can lead to health and clinical professions such as Medicine, Nursing, Biochemistry, Dentistry and Forensic Science, as well as careers in industry including the petrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

It also supports many university degrees, including Chemical Engineering, Medicine and Forensic Science, among many others.