A Level Chemistry

A Level Chemistry is a highly respected qualification that can provide a strong foundation for university, further study and careers across healthcare, science, engineering and technology. It’s an especially important choice if you’re considering medicine, as chemistry is often an essential entry requirement alongside biology for medical degrees.

The course covers a broad range of chemical topics, including atomic structure, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry and chemical analysis. You’ll build your understanding of how and why chemical reactions happen while developing your ability to apply calculations, analyse data and interpret experimental results.

Once you’ve completed your studies and passed your exams, you’ll gain a nationally recognised AQA A Level Chemistry qualification, worth up to 56 UCAS points.

Why study A Level Chemistry?

A gateway to medicine and healthcare: Chemistry is an essential or highly valued subject for many degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and other healthcare-related disciplines. Studying chemistry can help keep these competitive university pathways open.

Keep your options open across STEM: Chemistry can lead to a wide range of university courses and careers, including chemistry, pharmacology, medicine, pharmacy, materials science, environmental science, chemical engineering and other STEM disciplines. It provides transferable scientific, mathematical and analytical skills that are valuable across many fields.

Develop practical laboratory skills: The course includes practical assessments, giving you the opportunity to develop hands-on skills such as carrying out chemical investigations, using laboratory equipment, making accurate measurements, recording and analysing results, and evaluating experimental methods and scientific evidence.

Study on your terms: With flexible online learning, no fixed start dates, and full tutor support, you can shape your study schedule around your lifestyle. Great if you're balancing work or other responsibilities.