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CHEMISTRY
A Level
Why you would study Chemistry? Chemistry has worldwide impact. As a
fundamental physical science, it has a lasting effect on our planet and will be
needed to help tackle the challenges society faces in changes to environment,
food security and energy supply. Almost every new technological change and
important discovery has its foundations in Chemistry.
Chemistry is the key to life and making the world a better place in which to live.
It provides the basis for medicine, agriculture, food technology, environmental
science, forensic science and many other fields.
Having a chemistry qualification is like having an open flight ticket to any
destination in the world!
COURSE CONTENT
YEARS 1 and 2
• Atomic structure
• Bonding
• Periodic table
• Mole theory
• Organic chemistry
• Analysis
• Equilibria
• Rates (Kinetics)
• Energetics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry
requirements
Plus Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry and
another Science GCSE
Or 2 x Grade 6 in GCSE Combined Science
Plus Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Students may also need to attend an
additional Maths support class, as required.
assessment
100% exam, includes a separate practical
component.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
CAREER PATHWAYS
Chemistry graduates have highly soughtafter skills and can earn around 30% more
during their career. Skills include technical
communication, interpersonal skills,
research, numeracy, IT and analytical skills.
Many students go on to degree courses
in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Medicine
or other medically related subjects.
Other areas include Food Technology,
Environmental Science, Engineering,
Agriculture, Law and Forensic Science.
OTHER INFORMATION
Opportunities exist to partake in activities
such as the RSC Chemistry Olympiad,
Cambridge C3L6 and the RSC Analytical
competitions. There are trips to conferences
and lectures, as well as support to attain
places at summer schools and project work
at local universities.
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