Chemistry

Course summary

The Chemistry A-Level is designed to be a two-year linear course and will be assessed in the summer of 2023. Chemistry is an investigative science that is concerned with the study and manipulation of atoms and molecules and the effect of these micro properties on the macro properties of substances. A chemist must therefore have an enquiring mind, looking for reasons why certain reactions occur and the effect of those changes. The subject is taught as a fully integrated course so that the material is presented in a logical sequence that enables students to fully understand new work by applying previously taught ideas to new situations. The principle behind this approach is that it is always easier to learn the work if you fully understand the theory which underpins the topic.