WHY STUDY CHEMISTRY? Sometimes referred to as the “central science”, Chemistry helps to connect physical sciences, like Maths and Physics, with applied sciences, such as Biology, Medicine and Engineering. You will challenge ideas and develop logical thinking processes and reasoning skills. Chemistry is one of the Russell Group universities’ ‘facilitating’ subjects — so called because choosing them at A-level allows a wide range of options for degree study. The skills that are developed through studying Chemistry are highly sought after by employers and universities. Studying Chemistry will put you in a strong position academically and professionally. WHAT'S COVERED? The course will broaden your horizons and see you gain a broader understanding of the world around you from a molecular perspective such as materials and physical phenomena, and the chemistry of living things. The course covers the full range of organic, inorganic and physical aspects of Chemistry. You will develop analytical techniques relevant to industrial Chemistry including infrared, NMR and mass spectroscopy. FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Chemistry is a good choice if you want to keep your options open. Chemistry is listed as a preferred A-level subject for many degree courses such as - Medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, food science and pharmacy. With a chemistry qualification, the career opportunities are numerous and varied. Chemists are not just employed in the chemical industry WIDER CURRICULUM OPPORTUNITIES Chemistry students will have the opportunity to go on trips to Royal Chemistry Society, The Institute and chemistry conferences.