Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry involves the study of materials, their properties and how they are made, a discipline that affects all of our lives in numerous ways. Chemistry is concerned with the physical and chemical properties of molecules and their composition, structure and synthesis in the context of contemporary life. Chemistry is a challenging and increasingly popular subject. Students are required to be dedicated and well organised. Wide reading around the subject area will give a solid base to build upon. A feature of the specification is the value of understanding the principles of chemistry and being able to apply these in unfamiliar settings.