As the central science, Chemistry connects the biological and physical worlds. Chemistry is at the forefront, tackling issues such as global energy demands, potable water scarcity, food for a growing population and the development of innovative medicines. At a basic level, Chemistry describes how one set of substances can be converted into another set of substances. Chemistry is the science that investigates the structure, properties and interactions of matter; Chemistry has a bearing on everything that goes on around us. The A Level course equips pupils with a detailed knowledge of modern chemistry allowing them to understand processes occurring around them in everyday life. For those interested in medicine, dentistry or veterinary sciences Chemistry A Level must be taken. This course is an excellent A Level when taken alongside Mathematics, Physics and Biology. Equally, it is also an excellent complementary subject to English, Classics, Art and the Humanities. Outside the confines of the course, pupils can take part in The Chemistry Olympiad, The Chemistry Race, C3L6 and RSC’s Young Analyst. They can also visit the Chemistry Laboratory at the University of Bristol and synthesis benzocaine and isolate caffeine from tea.