Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry is known as the central science due to its importance in linking physical and biological sciences. It rationalises important biological processes on a molecular level and allows the synthesis of key medicines. The lithium-ion battery and the making of plastics are just two examples of Chemistry inventions that are indispensable in our everyday lives. A Level Chemistry can be taken with a wide range of subjects with Mathematics, Physics or Biology being the most common. The A Level course is far more exciting than GCSE! There is more time for in-depth discussions and practical work. You should always challenge yourself (or your teachers) with the question “why?” and accepting something without justification should be very rare indeed.