Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 66 in Combined Science plus grade 5 in GCSE Maths and grade 4 in English Language.
Regular practical sessions are closely linked to the theory taught in lessons. This proves an effective way of developing your grasp of the theoretical concepts covered.
Three examinations at the end of year two. You will also complete a range of practical tasks during the two years for which you will be awarded a practical endorsement, which will supplement your A Level certificate.
A Level Chemistry includes regular practical sessions. These sessions will help to develop your laboratory skills, invaluable for future science-related careers.
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As well as being important in its own right. A Level Chemistry is an essential requirement for medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.
In the past, our students have progressed to university to follow many different courses – pharmacy, medicine, dentistry and biomedical science. Similarly, other courses include chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, environmental sciences, law, engineering and business.
2 fully equipped laboratories with access to a third, including:
All labs have a fume cupboard for use when working with hazardous chemicals.
Learning Chemistry at Carmel is really made as easy as possible. All of the content is taught in an order that makes sure you aren’t doing anything new that you shouldn’t already have knowledge on.
All of the teachers are brilliant and always available to help, they even bring the author of the textbook in to do tutorials. Overall I could not ask for anything better.
The Chemistry department at Carmel is highly organised and ensure that learning is tailored to each student. The team are great in that they really know your strengths and what you need to work on and this is acted on consistently.
Additional support is available during lunchtimes or after lessons and staff are easily accessible to answer queries about the course content. The communication from the Chemistry staff is brilliant.
There are also loads of opportunities to take part in further learning, such as Chemistry challenge, which can support your University applications.
A Level Chemistry at Carmel College has been a very enjoyable learning experience for me.
Although I mainly picked it due to university entry requirements, I have come to realise that it is an extremely interesting subject with a wide range of career possibilities after college.
Due to the amazing teachers here at Carmel, I have grown to love the subject and even engage in extracurricular activities like Chem Challenge and Chemistry Olympiad – in which I was able to win a silver certificate.
Whether you need Chemistry A Level for university/apprenticeship requirements or you just have a slight interest in the field, I would 100% recommend picking this subject here at Carmel College.
A Level Chemistry at Carmel college has been an amazing experience, with well structured lessons, great insight on the course structure and requirements to do well, but also great pastoral support so that you can achieve your full potential.
There is organised tutorials such as the aiming for A* tutorial, engaging lessons and great opportunities that extend beyond the curriculum such as the RSC Chemistry Olympiad and the Chemistry Cambridge challenge. These were especially interesting as they allowed me to apply my knowledge from the lessons in unorthodox ways whilst thinking outside the box.
I have felt supported and encouraged not only for A Level chemistry but in my university application and interview preparation as well. This has allowed me to clearly see what I can pursue, and understand what career paths I can take.
Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or 66 in Combined Science plus grade 5 in GCSE Maths and grade 4 in English Language.