The first year is the AS course and covers: Atomic Structure, Chemical Reactions, Bonding, Bonding & Structure, the Periodic Table, the Chemistry of Carbon & Basic Organic Chemistry as well as Chemical Energy.

In the second (A2) year you will learn more about: Organic Chemistry, Rates of Reaction, pH and Equilibrium, Chemical Energy and Entropy as well as Transition metals.

You will require 5 GCSEs at Grades A*- C including Maths at grade C or above and Double Award Science at grade BB or above, or grade B in GCSE Chemistry (Higher Tier).

You will be invited to attend an interview, and will undertake an assessment in literacy and numeracy, to establish any support required.

You will be assessed by two examinations in the AS and A2 years. Practical work is assessed by two tasks and carried out under controlled conditions, in the A2 year, and by specific practical activities in the AS year, that are assessed during the examination papers.

Many learners apply to and are offered places at university to study courses such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, Dentistry and Medicine or even Engineering degrees. Learners may go into employment or move onto an apprenticeship.

This subject is part of the full time A level Programme. To apply for this subject you need to apply for the A Level or Combined Programme

A Level Programme - You will need to choose 3 or 4 AS Levels to study the A Level Programme

Combined Programme - You will need to choose 1 or 2 AS Levels combined with a vocational option. Vocational options include: Applied Science, IT, Business, Criminology, Law, Sports and Exercise Sciences, or Health and Social Care.