Chemistry

Course summary

Why Study Chemistry? Chemistry is the study of the structure and properties of matter and the reactions that produce different substances and materials. A Level Chemistry will help you answer the big question “What is the world made of?’ From fertilisers and food preservatives to anaesthetics, antibiotics and anti-viral drugs, from petrol, diesel and biofuels to plastics and paints, the applications of chemistry are endless. A Level Chemistry will develop your research, problem solving and analytical skills. You will learn how to conduct practicals, analyse and evaluate data, to work things out using logic and step-by-step reasoning and to express yourself clearly and succinctly.