Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry is all around you. From the fibres that wick away moisture in your clothing to the purified water in your bottle, chemistry can be found in nearly every part of our modern life. It is considered to be the central science because it links the other science-based subjects and concerns all aspects of everyday life - the food we eat, the sports equipment that we use, the medicine we take. While there are many reasons to study this fascinating subject, numerous transferable skills are developed within the A Level Chemistry curriculum that are of use in many fields of study. Consequently, Chemistry is particularly favoured by university admissions tutors for non-scientific subjects, who often consider it to be a good indication of an applicant’s wider ability and intellect. Particularly good combinations of subjects with Chemistry at A Level are Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Economics and Geography. If you are concentrating on Humanities or Languages and wish to broaden your studies Chemistry is an excellent option.