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Free Level 3 Chemistry Course in Rotherham

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chemistry A Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Wickersley School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years. You'll study atomic structure, bonding, organic chemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, transition metal chemistry, and chemical analysis across six modules. Practical skills are developed throughout, and Year 2 includes workshops at the University of Sheffield covering spectroscopic techniques and organic synthesis. You'll need a grade 6 in separate Chemistry, or grade 76 in combined science, plus grade 5 in Maths and English.

Who this course is for

Chemistry sometimes is called the “central science” because it connects other sciences to each other, such as Biology, Physics, Geology and Environmental Science. It’s a great stepping stone to pure Science university degrees and essential for other courses like Medicine and Dentistry.

As well as practical knowledge of the subject, Chemistry students develop many other skills prized by employers such as Problem-solving, Numeracy, Communication, Creativity and Data analysis. Gaining these skills means that you can have a future in all sorts of careers from Finance to Public relations.

Entry requirements

A separate grade 6 in Chemistry or combined science grade 76 with a grade 5 in Maths and English.

What you will learn

  • You'll study atomic structure, orbitals, electronic configurations, and molar quantities.
  • You'll explore structure and bonding, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
  • You'll analyse organic molecules, reaction mechanisms, and spectra.
  • You'll investigate transition metal chemistry and chemical analysis techniques.
  • You'll develop practical laboratory skills through the Practical Endorsement strand.
  • You'll apply problem-solving, data analysis, and numeracy in a scientific context.
  • You'll attend university workshops on spectroscopic techniques and organic synthesis.

How you will learn

You'll be taught in classroom sessions across six modules over two years. Assessment is by three written papers at the end of Year 2: Paper 1 covers the periodic table, elements, and physical chemistry; Paper 2 covers synthesis and analytical techniques; Paper 3 is a unified chemistry paper. Papers 1 and 2 are each worth 37% of the final grade; Paper 3 is worth 26%. You'll also receive a Practical Endorsement based on your experimental skills throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wickersley School and Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Laboratory technician: supporting research or testing in a lab setting.
  • Pharmaceutical technician: working in drug development or manufacturing.
  • Environmental scientist: monitoring and analysing environmental data.
  • Chemical analyst: testing substances in industrial or forensic contexts.
  • Science teacher (with further training): teaching chemistry in schools.
  • Research scientist (with degree): working in academic or industrial research.

What you could study next

The level 3 advanced GCE in chemistry a qualification is a standard entry requirement for science-based degrees. You could progress to a BSc or MChem in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Pharmacology. It also supports applications to Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary Science. If you want to teach, a chemistry degree followed by a PGCE is the route into secondary school teaching.

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