Chemistry

Course summary

Year 1: • Nomenclature & isomerism • Atomic structure & periodicity • Amount of substance • Organic chemistry • Energetics & equilibria • Bonding & kinetics Year 2: • Transition metals & thermodynamics • Rates & acids & bases • Electrode potential & electrochemical cells • Further organic chemistry • Aromatic chemistry • Polymers, amino acids, proteins & DNA • H nmr & chromatography PROGRESSION ROUTES: There are a huge range of degree courses available to study either Chemistry itself or combined with other subjects such as: Medicinal Chemistry, Forensic Science and Toxicology or Pharmacology. Certain courses require an A Level in Chemistry. These include courses such as Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Pharmacy and Dentistry