A Level Chemistry

Course summary

Why this course? The A Level Chemistry course builds on the work you do at GCSE. The course 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. Student profile You enjoy practical work and have a passion for chemistry. You want to take your GCSE knowledge further and apply it to new situations. You want to understand why things react and how chemistry affects all our lives every day. Progression Degree courses: Chemistry, Biology, Pre-clinical Medicine, Pharmacology, Veterinary Science and many more. Careers: Analytical Chemist, Chemical Engineer, Clinical Biochemist, Pharmacologist, Doctor, Research Scientist, Toxicologist, Environmental Consultant, Science Writer, Secondary school teacher.