Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry is the study of matter and change at an atomic level and how individual atoms join together to make substances. It is divided into three components: Organic (the study of substances based upon carbon), Inorganic (the study of substances based upon any element that is not carbon) and Physical Chemistry (the study of how matter and energy interact). Chemistry is essential for those pupils who wish to study a variety of medical and science-based degrees. All potential medics, vets, dentists and pharmacologists must have studied Chemistry and for the former three must have a Grade A at A Level. Chemistry is also advantageous for those wishing to study Natural Sciences, Engineering and other science-based degrees because the course involves large amounts of logical thinking and is still perceived as a challenging A-Level. As the course requires considerable application of logic, it also demonstrates that you can cope with the higher-order thinking needed in many degree courses.