Chemistry

Course summary

The course is underpinned by the practical skills we call ‘How Science Works’. Chemists have greatly improved the quality of life for the majority of people by being real innovators, designing solutions to the problems that affect modern times. Whether you want a job in medicine or industry, Chemistry is the solid platform upon which many careers are built. Chemistry provides an excellent broad range of skills including numeracy and problem solving, desirable in most career paths. There are two learning units in the first year. Paper 1 covers foundation subjects like atomic structure, bonding, periodicity and equilibria and their relevant practical skills. Paper 2 is the study of topics like kinetics, an introduction to organic chemistry and analytical techniques and relevant practical skills.