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A Level Chemistry

Study Method In-class, Online
Provider Lift College
Recognition AQA, Ofqual
Start Date Enrol anytime
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Course overview

A Level Chemistry online is an Ofqual-regulated qualification, awarded by AQA (specification 7405), covering physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry to full A Level standard. All theory teaching is delivered 100% online over 12 to 18 months, with three written exam papers and a practical endorsement sat at an approved UK exam centre. The course earns up to 56 UCAS points and is recognised by every UK university.

Who's It For?

  • Those aiming for a medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or veterinary degree who need Chemistry.
  • Those considering a chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering degree.
  • Healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, paramedics) upskilling towards prescribing or medical school.
  • Learners who prefer to study theory online at their own pace, with tutor support and marked past papers.
  • Those comfortable with a mathematically demanding, quantitative subject.
  • Those who can travel to an approved exam centre for both written papers and the practical endorsement.

Job outcomes

  • Medicine or dentistry degree entry
  • Pharmacist
  • Chemical engineer or research chemist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Secondary science teacher

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What you'll learn

The full AQA A Level Chemistry specification is covered, including:

  • Physical chemistry: atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, and electrochemistry.
  • Inorganic chemistry: periodicity, group 2, group 7, transition metals, and periodic table trends and reactions.
  • Organic chemistry: alkanes through aromatics, carbonyls, amines, polymers, synthesis, and spectroscopy.

Recognitions

AQA

Accredited/ Certified by AQA

Ofqual

Accredited/ Certified by Ofqual

Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

Typically 12 to 18 months. Study is fully online and self-paced, with no fixed term dates. Learners can start at any time and study around work and family commitments. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but the pace is entirely flexible.

Delivery

All course content and tutor support is delivered 100% online and can be accessed any time from a phone, tablet, or laptop. Written exams are sat at an approved UK exam centre. The CPAC practical endorsement is completed at one of five laboratory centres across England.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. However, a grade 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry (or the higher tier of GCSE Combined Science) and a grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths are strongly recommended, given the mathematical and quantitative content of the course. There is no upper age limit.

You will need to register separately as a private candidate with a JCQ-approved UK exam centre that offers both the written papers and the AQA practical endorsement. Confirming your centre early in your studies is important, as fewer centres offer the endorsement than the exam-only route.

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Course features

  • Personal named UK subject tutor from enrolment through to the exam series.
  • Exam-style practice questions in every unit, with individual written feedback within 5 to 7 working days.
  • Progress tracking via a learner dashboard showing unit scores, topic strengths, and areas to revisit.
  • Optional exam readiness check: timed mock paper and written summary from your tutor before the exam series.
  • AI Study Assistant and study support tools.
  • Resubmit work at no extra cost to reach the desired grade.
  • Optional study planner for added structure.
  • 7-day free trial on sign-up; cancel anytime.
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on every enrolment.
  • Access via phone, tablet, or laptop at any time.
  • Learner community forum.
  • Employer sponsorship paperwork available on request.

Professional Recognition

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and awarded by AQA, a recognised UK awarding body. It is listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications and sits on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 3. It is independently quality-checked through IQA and EQA processes, and is accepted by UK universities, employers, and professional bodies.

Assessment

A Level Chemistry (AQA 7405) is assessed by three written papers taken in May or June, plus a separate practical endorsement.

  • Paper 1: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35%. Physical chemistry (3.1.1 to 3.1.4, 3.1.6 to 3.1.8, 3.1.10 to 3.1.12), inorganic chemistry (3.2) and relevant practical skills. Short and long answer questions.
  • Paper 2: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35%. Physical chemistry (3.1.2 to 3.1.6, 3.1.9), organic chemistry (3.3) and relevant practical skills. Short and long answer questions.
  • Paper 3: 2 hours, 90 marks, 30%. Any content and practical skills. 40 marks on practical techniques and data analysis, 20 marks across the specification, and 30 marks of multiple choice.
  • Practical endorsement (CPAC): 12 required practical activities assessed against the Common Practical Assessment Criteria, reported separately as a Pass on the certificate. At least 15% of written marks assess practical skills.

Grading: A* to E, with U below E. The practical endorsement is reported separately.

Written papers are sat at 10 approved exam centres: Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Mitcham, Newcastle, Romford, St Neots, and Taunton. The CPAC practical endorsement is delivered at 5 laboratory centres: Bolton, Coventry, Mitcham, Newcastle, and Taunton.

Additional information

Qualification details: RQF Level 3, Qualification number 7405, awarded by AQA. Earns up to 56 UCAS points.

Exam centres: Exams are sat at centres run by Tutors and Exams, a specialist private candidate exam provider. Written papers are available at 10 centres; CPAC practical endorsement at 5 laboratory centres across England.

Provider: Delivered online by Lift College (UKPRN: 10102267), a UK-based online learning provider.

Payment options

Course fees:

Study: £509.99 or £49.99 per month

Study + Exams: £917.99 or £89.99 per month

Study + Exams & CPAC: £1,223.99 or £119.99

  • Pay monthly with no interest to spread the cost; cancel anytime.

  • Pay annually to save versus the monthly rate.

  • No credit checks and no contract. Pause or cancel anytime.

  • Employer sponsorship paperwork can be provided if an employer is funding the course.

  • 7-day free trial on every sign-up; nothing is charged during the trial period.

  • 14-day money-back guarantee on every enrolment.

  • Three study options available at different monthly price points: Study only (tuition and marking, exams arranged separately), +Exams (tuition plus exam entry and centre fees), and +Exams & CPAC (tuition, exams, and practical endorsement included).

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About Lift College

Lift College is a fully online UK education provider dedicated to A-Levels and GCSEs. Every course is designed, taught and assessed to give adult and independent learners a genuine second route into the qualifications employers, universities and colleges recognise. All teaching happens online. Learners study on our purpose-built online campus with a named UK tutor, structured modules, marked assignments and an AI Study Assistant that answers questions instantly and points learners to the exact page of the specification they need. There is no timetable to keep, no travel, and no fixed start date. Learners begin any day of the year, pause and resume when life gets busy, and move through the material at whatever pace works for them. Every course starts with a 7-day free trial. Learners get full access to the online campus, tutor support, and study materials from day one, and nothing is charged until the trial ends. After the trial, learners have a further 14-day refund period, so there is no financial risk in trying Lift College properly before committing. After that, courses run on a simple monthly subscription with exam entry included. There is no contract, no commitment, no exit fees, no credit checks, and no risk. Learners can cancel or pause at any time, for any reason, in a couple of clicks from their dashboard. Written exams are sat in person at established private-candidate exam centres across England, with entry, venue and invigilation arranged for the learner in advance. Every A-Level and GCSE is delivered to the same awarding-body specifications, and results in the same certificates, as those awarded in schools and colleges. UKPRN 10102267.

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