Chemistry - A Level

Course summary

A-level Chemistry attempts to answer the big question ‘what is the world made of’ and it’s the search for this answer that makes this subject so fascinating. From investigating how one substance can be changed drastically into another, to researching a new wonder drug to save millions of lives, the opportunities that chemistry provides are endless. Possible degree options: the top five degree courses taken by students who have an A-level in Chemistry are: Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Mathematics and Pharmacology. Studying an A-level Chemistry related degree at university gives you all sorts of exciting career options, including: Analytical chemist, Chemical engineer, Clinical biochemist, Pharmacologist, Doctor, Research scientist (physical sciences), Toxicologist, Chartered certified accountant, Environmental consultant, Higher education lecturer, Patent attorney, Science writer, Secondary school teacher.