Chemistry

Why study this course? 

Chemistry helps us to understand the world in which we live and underpins a wide range of science-based degree courses and careers. 

What interests should you have? 

An interest in the finer detail of specific chemical facts, terminology, principles, concepts and practical ability.  Using information with the view of interpreting phenomena and effects of chemical principles, as well as presenting arguments and ideas in a logical, clear manner. 

How will you be assessed? 

• Paper 1: Written exam:
  2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A-Level 
• Paper 2: 2 hours, 105 marks,
  35% of A-Level
• Written exam: 2 hours,
  90 marks, 30% of A-Level 

What will the course cover? 

• Physical chemistry
• Atomic structure
• Amount of substance
• Bonding
• Energetics
• Kinetics
• Chemical equilibria oxidation reduction and redox equations 
• Thermodynamics
• Rate equations
• Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells
• Acids and bases
• Inorganic chemistry
• Periodicity
• Introduction to organic chemistry 
• DNA
• Nuclear magnetic resonance
• Spectroscopy
• Chromatography 

Career choices 

• Chemistry
• Pharmacy
• Pharmacology
• Chemical engineering
• Biochemistry
• Biomedical sciences
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Analytical Formulation
• Biotechnologist
• Chemical Engineer
• Drug Discovery & Chemical Industries
• Environmental 
• Food Technologist
• Forensic or Materials Scientist
• Geochemical Engineer
• Nanotechnologist
• Pharmacologist
• Science Writer
• Scientific Laboratory Technician 
• Teacher
• Toxicologist