Course Overview

This A Level is located at Bridgwater College. Find out more.

Discover the science behind everyday life with A Level Chemistry. From designing pharmaceuticals to understanding polymers and catalysts, you’ll explore the building blocks of matter through theory and hands-on experiments.

This course blends academic challenge with real-world application, developing your analytical and practical skills. If you’re curious about how chemistry shapes the world, from medicine to materials, this is your chance to investigate, experiment, and unlock the secrets of substances we rely on every day.

Assessment Methods

Most A Levels are assessed through formal examinations at the end of the two years, which may include up to three exams covering the entire programme of study.

Some subjects have a coursework or practical element in addition to examinations. Throughout your time at Bridgwater College, you will frequently undertake practice assessments to prepare you for your formal examinations. Regular internal assessment will take place as the course unfolds.

Progression Options

Studying A Levels prepares you for a variety of progression options. They serve as an ideal preparation for university, and typically, over 75% of our A Level students progress directly to universities, whether in the UK or overseas.

Many students choose to stay home and go far by studying a degree at University Centre Somerset.

Our mentors and subject lecturers will always support you through your UCAS application. However, university is not the only progression route for A Level students; many progress onto Higher Apprenticeships, work-based training, or employment.