To be a successful chemist you need to: • Be a logical thinker • Have good mathematical skills • Be good at making observations and analysing data Study beyond the classroom: You should aim to keep abreast of advances in the chemical sciences by reading journals such as New Scientist and/or Scientific American as well as Chemistry Review which is available through our Library and Resources centre; it is aimed specifically at A-level Chemists. Many A-level chemists have also taken part in the biannual trip to CERN. There are also opportunities to participate in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and the Royal Society of Chemistry International Olympiad. Students who have studied chemistry at Derby High have gone on to: Study medicine, veterinary science, life sciences, engineering, pharmacy and pure chemistry at university. Direct entry into employment, especially into the scientific and related sectors.
You will need grade 7 in GCSE or IGCSE chemistry or grades 7 in GCSE combined science. A certain amount of mathematics is involved, so those with a good GCSE in mathematics (grade 6 or above) will start with an advantage.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT |
To be a successful chemist you need to: • Be a logical thinker • Have good mathematical skills • Be good at making observations and analysing data Study beyond the classroom: You should aim to keep abreast of advances in the chemical sciences by reading journals such as New Scientist and/or Scientific American as well as Chemistry Review which is available through our Library and Resources centre; it is aimed specifically at A-level Chemists. Many A-level chemists have also taken part in the biannual trip to CERN. There are also opportunities to participate in the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge and the Royal Society of Chemistry International Olympiad. Students who have studied chemistry at Derby High have gone on to: Study medicine, veterinary science, life sciences, engineering, pharmacy and pure chemistry at university. Direct entry into employment, especially into the scientific and related sectors.
You will need grade 7 in GCSE or IGCSE chemistry or grades 7 in GCSE combined science. A certain amount of mathematics is involved, so those with a good GCSE in mathematics (grade 6 or above) will start with an advantage.