Chemistry

Course summary

Although Chemistry is not an easy option, the correct approach to study can make it an extremely rewarding and enjoyable subject. We would expect that you show an interest in Chemistry by reading around the subject, e.g. Chemistry review magazines, New Scientist articles etc. Every hour of Chemistry teaching needs to be matched with an hour of private study, this equates to around 4 hours per week. Chemistry addresses critical challenges in society today, from developing new energy sources, synthesising new drugs and nano materials to tackling local and global environmental problems. Chemistry combines well with the other sciences, maths and other technical subjects and is a good choice if you enjoyed it at GCSE.