Fast Track Chemistry A-level – LearnOnline Self-study

We recommend a GCSE grade C or above in Chemistry/Double Science and a strong grasp of English and Maths.

• 24/7 access to the LearnOnline training platform
• All learning documentation (including text books)
• Dedicated course tutor
• Tutor-marked assignments feedback
• Up to 18 months priority tutor support
• Three tutor-marked past papers

The most important part of your online A level Chemistry LearnOnline course (apart from you) is your dedicated tutor. Every LearnOnline tutor has extensive academic experience and have taught A level Chemistry in the classroom as well as online. During your enrolment onto the course, you will be assigned your tutor who will support you for up to 18 months during your studies. You can contact your tutor via email or using the LearnOnline messaging system with any questions.

Your A level Chemistry course contains a number of assignments which your course tutor will mark, grade and give you valuable feedback on throughout your study.

Paper 1: Periodic table, elements and physical Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Physical Chemistry and transition elements

100 marks
2 hours and 15 minutes – written paper
37% of A level

Paper 2: Synthesis and analytical techniques

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Core organic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry an analysis

100 marks
2 hours and 15 minutes – written paper
37% of A level

Paper 3: Unified Chemistry

• Development of practical skills in Chemistry
• Foundations in Chemistry
• Periodic table and energy
• Core organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry and transition elements
• Organic Chemistry an analysis

70 marks
1 hours and 30 minutes – written paper
26% of A level

If you are interested in the practical endorsement element of the course click here to read more about how it works and how you can reserve a space at a centre in the UK

It is your responsibility to find an exam centre and we recommend you book your exams 6 months prior to the date of exams. Exams are not included in the course fees.

When you study science A-levels in mainstream education you automatically get laboratory experience. When you learn independently, this is less doable. It is even less easy to get assessed for your lab work.

The English A-levels are designed so that you can obtain an A-level qualification with the option to have assessed practical experience. By studying our online A-levels you won’t get that practical experience, which is why we have set up a partnership with BioGrad Exams to give you the opportunity to gain this valuable experience and get a practical endorsement ‘Pass’ on your A-level certificate.

Click here to read more about BioGrad Exams and how our partnership works.

You do not have to do the practical endorsement workshops, it will depend on what you plan to do after your A-levels. We always recommend checking with the university or employment requirements. If, for example, you are going onto study medicine, you will definitely need the practical experience and assessments. If you plan to go into the computer science industry, it is less likely you will require it.