Chemistry

Course summary

Why choose this course? 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: According to bestcourse4me.com, the top five degree courses taken by students who have an A Level in Chemistry are: • Chemistry • Biology • Pre-clinical medicine • Mathematics • Pharmacology. Possible career options: 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. Course Fundamentals Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry. Module 2: Foundations in chemistry. Module 3: Periodic table and energy. Module 4: Core organic chemistry. Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements. Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis.