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A Level Chemistry Exam
A Level Chemistry Exam
Take an A Level Chemistry exam as a private candidate with MME Exams. We will book you in as an A Level chemistry private candidate at a local exam centre, where you will take your exam, and we will arrange your required practicals to be taken when you are ready. Taking your A Level Chemistry exam can open many doorways, such as improving job prospects or gaining access onto university courses, such as chemistry, medicine, engineering and lots more!
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Official A Level Chemistry qualification from AQA
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Nationally recognised - the same as schools and colleges
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Exam and Practical assessment
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Get your dream place at University - Worth up to 56 UCAS points!
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Open career doors - medicine, engineering and lots more!
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Develop your theoretical and practical Chemistry skills
Now available online.
A Level Chemistry Exam Information
Entry Requirements
To take the A Level chemistry exam, we recommend that you have a minimum of a grade 4/C in GCSE chemistry and mathematics.
Can I resit A Level chemistry?
Yes you can! If you failed your A level chemistry exam the first time around, you can take your A level chemistry resit with MME exams.
Exam Day Setup
You will take your A Level Chemistry exams at an exam centre, in person, which will be in a paper-based format. If you require the practical component, this will be taken at an earlier date. Our team will confirm everything with you so you are fully prepared.
Should I take an A Level chemistry qualification?
Passing your A Level Chemistry qualification can open up many career pathways, in disciplines such as medicine, engineering, and lots more. This qualification will also allow you to move onto further education, such as University, and is worth up to 56 UCAS points! To get the full qualification, you will need to have passed both the exam and practical components.
What is the process like to register for the A Level Chemistry Exam?
- Register for your A Level Chemistry exam through the checkout above. Alternatively, fill out the form below and one of our exams booking team will be in touch with you. Aim to book your exam at least 6 months before, which is around December time.
- After your purchase, you will be sent a confirmation invoice via email.
- Our exams processing team will be in touch to gather some further information from you.
- You will be booked in as an A level chemistry private candidate at a local exam centre.
- In advance of the day of your exam we will be in contact to arrange your practical assessment for a time suitable for you, if this is something you require. If you do not book the practical assessment with us, you will need to complete the practical assessment elsewhere to complete the qualification.
- Well before the exam day, our team will confirm the full information with you, including the date, time, and location of the exams, so that you are ready and well prepared.
How can I revise a level chemistry online?
We can provide some free A Level chemistry online resources:
When can I take my A Level Chemistry exam?
Your A level chemistry exams will take place in the summer of each year, usually in May or June. The results day for A level exams is normally at the end of August.
What do I need to pass the qualification?
To pass the A Level Chemistry qualification with AQA, you need to pass the exam, which consists of 3 papers, as well as the practical endorsement. The practical endorsement needs to be taken prior to the exam. if you do not book the practical assessment with us, you will need source a centre and book it directly with them.
Exam Boards
The A level Chemistry qualification you will attain is awarded by AQA.
Exam Centres
Find below a list of all the exam centres where you can sit your A Level Chemistry exam.
Belfast Exam Centre
Birmingham Exam Centre
Bolton Exam Centre
Coventry Exam Centre (HQ)
Doncaster Exam Centre
High Wycombe Exam Centre
Romford Exam Centre
St Neots (Cambs) Exam Centre
Taunton Exam Centre
Wimbledon Exam Centre
Exam Centres with Science Labs
As part of your A Level Chemistry qualification you are required to complete a practical assessment, which can be done at the exam centres below.
King Henry VIII Coventry
Bolton School Science Lab
Harrow School Science Lab
South Bank UTC Science Lab
Taunton - King's College
A Level Chemistry private candidate enquiry
Once you register for your A Level chemistry exam through the checkout at the top of the page, a member of our exam processing team will be in touch for some additional information from you.
They will also contact you regarding your practical assessment, and the details of your exam, later down the line.
If you have any questions regarding your booking, or if you need help getting your A Level chemistry exam booked, then simply submit the form and one of our friendly team will be in touch to assist you.
Our Service
Friendly Support
Our team are always hear to support you through your journey. We will help you book in for your exam, and arrange everything else for you.
No Hidden Prices
Our pricing structure is simple, and there are no hidden fees. Only the price at the top of the page is what you will pay.
Excellent Service
We provide an excellent service throughout the whole process, from helping to get you booked in to your exam, to supporting you all the way until your exam.
Requirements
We recommend that you have at least a grade 4 or C in your GCSE chemistry and maths, before booking in for your A level chemistry exam. If you require these qualification, we also offer exams for these subjects!
Low Cost Exams
Our A level chemistry qualifications are competitively priced, and some of the cheapest you will find online.
Official Qualification
The A Level Chemistry qualification is official and recognised across the UK, the same as what is offered in schools and colleges.
A Level Chemistry Exam Details
Paper 1
- Type: written exam
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks Available: 105
- Weighting: 35% of A Level
- What’s Assessed: relevant physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.6 to 3.1.8 and 3.1.10 to 3.1.12), inorganic chemistry (section 3.2), and relevant practical skills
- Question Format: mixture of short and long answer questions
Paper 2
- Type: written exam
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks Available: 105
- Weighting: 35% of A Level
- What’s Assessed: relevant physical chemistry topics (sections 3.1.2 to 3.1.6 and 3.1.9), organic chemistry (section 3.3), and relevant practical skills
- Question Format: mixture of short and long answer questions
Paper 3
- Type: written exam
- Duration: 2 hours
- Marks Available: 90
- Weighting: 30% of A Level
- What’s Assessed: any content and any practical skills
- Question Format: 40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis, 20 marks of questions testing across the specification, and 30 marks of multiple choice questions
Practical Assessment
The practical assessments are taken place between October and April (not including December). These must attended prior to sitting your exams, and must be attended in the same academic year. The practical assessment consists of three full practical days, preceded by a compulsory lab experience day.
A Level Chemistry FAQs
To pass your A Level Chemistry qualification you must pass the exam, which is made up of 3 different papers. Alongside the exam you must pass the practical assessment, this needs to be taken prior to the exam, in the same academic year. You can book your practical assessment through us as well as the exam.
We recommend that you have obtained a minimum of Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Chemistry and Mathematics.
Yes! Upon successfully passing your exam you will achieve the same qualification as you would have if you had sat your A Level Chemistry exam at a school or college.
We will book you in for your A Level Chemistry exams at a local exam centre, your exam will take place in person.
A Level exams always take place in the summer of each year, typically they fall in May or June. The next available exams are next summer, with exact dates currently unknown.
If you require a higher grade than what you previously achieved then of course it is worth attempting an A Level Chemistry resit. You might need a higher grade to progress into higher education, or to satisfy certain employment requirements.
Whilst there are plenty of ways to learn A Level Chemistry online there is currently no option to take an online exam. The exam must be sat at an exam centre, in person, and under exam conditions. Similarly the practical assessment must be done in person.
If you are looking for free A Level Chemistry revision resources you can find both detailed revision notes and past papers which you can work through on MME.
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