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From the moment you are born, and throughout your life, you are surrounded by chemistry; the air you breathe, the food you eat and the clothes you wear – they’re all chemistry.
It’s the scientific study of substances: what they are made of, how they interact with each other and their role in the world.
This is a challenging A Level, very highly regarded by universities and employers alike. Chemistry is a practical subject where you’ll develop key transferable skills through carrying out experiments, recording your discoveries and solving problems, often applying mathematics.
You’ll learn about:
– The fundamentals of chemistry
– The Periodic Table and energy
– Organic chemistry and analysis
– Physical chemistry and transition elements
Chemistry is taught in well-equipped, modern science labs.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language. You will also need a grade 6 or above in Mathematics and two Sciences.
On this course you will study:
Year One:
Year Two:
All of our lecturers are leading subject and industry professionals. Chemistry is taught in well-equipped, modern science labs. Lecturers will explain chemical principles; you will carry out problem solving activities which often involve application of mathematical techniques. Experimental work forms a vital component of the course and you will be assessed on your practical skills. You must be prepared to commit a lot of key facts and formulae to memory.
The course is assessed through three examinations at the end of the second year. Experimental work forms a vital component of the course and your practical skills will be evaluated for the Practical Endorsement. You will keep a lab book throughout the two years to provide evidence for this.
Chemistry is an A Level subject accepted by universities for a whole range of degrees. In the past, our students have progressed to degrees within the health sciences such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, radiography, optometry, paramedic science, biomedical sciences, forensic science, neuroscience, pharmacy and pharmacology.