The principles of Chemistry underpin our understanding of the world around us and are relevant to all areas of science, from the chemical processes in living organisms to the formation of stars millions of miles away. The core concepts introduced in Chemistry form an important part of any professional scientist’s toolkit, regardless of their specialisation. Pupils at Westminster study Chemistry for a variety of reasons: many study it in conjunction with other Sciences and Mathematics, and go on to study Science at university; many hope to study Medicine at university; and a handful study Chemistry on their own because they simply enjoy it. The subject has exploration at its core and practical investigation is central to its practice. Development of skills is important, but so too is an inquisitive mind and the ability to problem-solve. Chemists draw on an array of disparate concepts to try to explain fundamentally why it is that things happen.
Offers of places will be sent out in December. Some candidates will be placed on a waiting list, and these candidates will be contacted if they are going to be offered a place. The offer of a place is conditional on a candidate achieving a minimum of eight (I)GCSE passes at A / 7 grade, of which at least four are at A* / 8-9 in the subjects to be studied at A Level. Candidates should ideally be on track to achieve a grade 8 or 9 at (I)GCSE in Chemistry (or Double Award) and Mathematics.
The entrance examination for Chemistry contains a choice of questions in order not to disadvantage pupils who take different GCSE courses. The core fundamentals are assumed (e.g. formula and equation writing), but much of the paper assesses a candidate’s ability to apply their chemical knowledge in a new context. An example of this might be a question on azanes (homologous series of hydronitrogen), which candidates are not expected to have met, but which then draws on knowledge of alkanes, which they have. Application, rather than regurgitation, of an idea is the key.
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The principles of Chemistry underpin our understanding of the world around us and are relevant to all areas of science, from the chemical processes in living organisms to the formation of stars millions of miles away. The core concepts introduced in Chemistry form an important part of any professional scientist’s toolkit, regardless of their specialisation. Pupils at Westminster study Chemistry for a variety of reasons: many study it in conjunction with other Sciences and Mathematics, and go on to study Science at university; many hope to study Medicine at university; and a handful study Chemistry on their own because they simply enjoy it. The subject has exploration at its core and practical investigation is central to its practice. Development of skills is important, but so too is an inquisitive mind and the ability to problem-solve. Chemists draw on an array of disparate concepts to try to explain fundamentally why it is that things happen.
Offers of places will be sent out in December. Some candidates will be placed on a waiting list, and these candidates will be contacted if they are going to be offered a place. The offer of a place is conditional on a candidate achieving a minimum of eight (I)GCSE passes at A / 7 grade, of which at least four are at A* / 8-9 in the subjects to be studied at A Level. Candidates should ideally be on track to achieve a grade 8 or 9 at (I)GCSE in Chemistry (or Double Award) and Mathematics.
The entrance examination for Chemistry contains a choice of questions in order not to disadvantage pupils who take different GCSE courses. The core fundamentals are assumed (e.g. formula and equation writing), but much of the paper assesses a candidate’s ability to apply their chemical knowledge in a new context. An example of this might be a question on azanes (homologous series of hydronitrogen), which candidates are not expected to have met, but which then draws on knowledge of alkanes, which they have. Application, rather than regurgitation, of an idea is the key.