Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry will be at the forefront of scientific developments in the coming years, quietly predicting and shaping the future. Chemistry allows millions of people to live through the development of drugs, disinfectants, fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides. It will be spearheading the search for the solutions to the environmental problems that appear to be the most likely global threat. Chemistry gives us not only survival but also a quality of life through the materials it provides; imagine a world without detergents, dyes, polymers and touch-screens. An A level Chemist will be furnished with the knowledge and skills to: • comprehend the implications of environmental policies. • cut through the red herrings for the rest of their life as they will have a secure comprehension of the underlying building blocks that define this world. • transfer their superior analytical and problem-solving skills to the work environment. Chemistry is a very highly regarded A level by employers and Universities and enjoys the status of a “facilitating” subject. This means that study at this level is a requirement for many courses such as Biological Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Biochemistry and of course Chemistry. If you ask how a piece of technology works rather than how to make it work for you, then Chemistry is a good fit.