A Level Chemistry is a highly regarded and useful qualification for Higher Education and employment in a wide range of areas, particularly for those that wish to pursue a career in science or medicine. The course will allow you to develop a greater understanding of the world around us by an in-depth study of the composition of substances, the investigation of their properties and reactions and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
Course details
Qualification name | GCE A Level in Chemistry A |
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Qualification level | 3 |
Awarding organisation | Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations |
Learning method | Classroom based |
Course type | Free Courses for Jobs |
Course hours | Full-time |
Course start date | 2nd September 2024 |
Cost description | This course is part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer and may be funded by the government for eligible adults. Check for eligibility at Free courses for jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) |
Attendance pattern | Daytime |
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Chemistry and another science or two Grade 6s or above in Combined Science. Plus GCSE Grade 5 or above in Mathematics.
The course is split into six modules. You will study a variety of topics including the development of practical skills, foundations in chemistry, periodic table and energy, core organic chemistry, physical chemistry, transition elements and organic chemistry and analysis.
Our Sixth Form campus includes purpose-built laboratories where you will be taught through a mixture of teacher-led sessions, group activities, independent study and practical based learning. Assessment is by examination. The Practical Endorsement is teacher-assessed
Any equipment or materials required for the course will be discussed at interview
Assessment is by examination. The Practical Endorsement is teacher assessed.
Studying A Level Chemistry can lead to many exciting careers in healthcare, such as medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and veterinary medicine. It can also be extremely useful for careers in the biological sciences, physics, mathematics, engineering, pharmacology and analytical chemistry. For students who wish to go straight into employment, there may be opportunities in laboratory work, the food industry, the health service and the chemical industry.
Name | St Mary's Place - Sixth Form |
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Address |
St Marys Place Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2SR Find on Google maps |
info@barnsley.ac.uk | |
Phone | 01226 216216 |
Website | http://www.barnsley.ac.uk |