A-Level Chemistry (AQA)

Chemistry is everywhere! The world around us is filled with materials that have been discovered, developed, and tested by chemists: medicines, foods, fuels, plastics, fertilisers, and fabrics. AQA A-Level Chemistry will teach you to see the world differently.

Chemistry is the science of substances and their properties and interactions, from explosions to the creation of new compounds. In the search for sustainable fuels, safer agrochemicals, and new materials needed for new technology, chemistry plays the dominant role.

On this fascinating AQA A-level Chemistry course, you’ll arm yourself with skills needed for a competitive job market, including data analysis and evaluation,creative thinking, and problem-solving. It’s a perfect choice for anyone considering a career within health and clinical professions, teaching and research, or wishing to study a science subject at university. Designed with you in mind, this course can be studied in your own time and space, with well-structured assignments to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to prepare you for your exams.

Study A-Level Chemistry online with Oxbridge and you’ll get all this too:

• Fast Track – In a rush? You’ll have the option to complete this AQA A-Level Chemistry course within a year.
• Guaranteed Exam Venue – Finding exam spaces can be tough, so with Oxbridge, you’ll get guaranteed access to our network of partnership exam centres around the UK
• Exam Pass Guarantee – We’re so confident, if you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you to the next exam for free

Study Hours

• The learning hours for this course are up to 300 hours, which is around 30 minutes per day for 18 months.

Study Method

• Study completely online using our award-winning learning platform, MyOxbridge.

Course Duration

• On average, students complete this course in 12 months, but we'll give you up to 24 months. Don’t worry if you go over the year though, we can organise an extension to your course for an additional fee, which also extends your tutor support.

Assessment

• You’ll be required to complete three standard AQA A-Level Chemistry written exams.

  • Paper 1: 2 hours, 35% of A-Level, 105 marks.
  • Paper 2: 2 hours, 35% of A-Level, 105 marks.
  • Paper 3: 2 hours, 30% of A-Level, 90 marks.

  These exams contain a mixture of short and long answer questions and extended response questions.

  We provide a guaranteed exam space in one of our partner exam centres around the UK. (If you’re based in Northern Ireland, due to government regulations your exams must now be sat in UK)

  We also offer an exam pass guarantee. If you don’t pass the first time, we’ll support you for free, to your next exams.

  Assignments

  During your course, you’ll be required to complete various assignments. These do not contribute towards your final grade but provide you with an opportunity to submit work to your tutor for marking and feedback. This will help you to monitor your progress and will be used to produce predicted grades if needed.

  Practical endorsements

  Some students, such as those who wish to go on to study medicine at university, may need to complete a practical endorsement as part of their qualification. Check with your university if your chosen area of study requires this, and if it does, this can be arranged through our examination partners, Tutors & Exams.

Additional Information

• Official Qualification Title - A-Level Chemistry
• Entry requirements - GCSE Science (double award) or GCSE Chemistry (minimum grade 4 – the equivalent to a grade C) and GCSE Maths or equivalent, is recommended for this course.
• UCAS Points - 56

GCSE Science (double award) or GCSE Chemistry (minimum grade 4 – the equivalent to a grade C) and GCSE Maths or equivalent, is recommended for this course.