Why Study Chemistry?
Chemistry is the central science underpinning and complementing much of Biology and Physics. From looking at reaction mechanisms and pathways to calculating equilibrium constants it will challenge and develop your problem- solving abilities.
Chemistry will help you learn how to piece together answers given different information, and develop skills vital to solving many of today’s problems – from tackling the climate emergency to developing new treatments and medicines.
Where can Chemistry take me next?
Chemistry is a highly respected and well regarded A Level that will unlock careers and further studies in a huge array of fields from finance to medicine. Studying Chemistry opens many doors to whatever you would like to do in the future.
Recent Destinations for Longsands Chemistry Scholars:
- Oxbridge, Russell Group Universities, degrees and apprenticeships in a great range of areas.
- University of Oxford – Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)
- University of Liverpool – Medicine
- Keele University – Biochemistry
Key Information
Exam board:
OCR A H432
Assessment:
100% Exam
Made up of 3 papers
Entry Requirements:
7 in Chemistry or 77 Combined Science (with a 7 in Chemistry) and 6 in Maths
Enrichment
There is a Medical Society, and a weekly clinic after school, including prep for the Chemistry Olympiad which runs in January. Scholars can participate in the Cambridgeshire lower sixth challenge which will run in June/July of Year 12.