Chemistry
Why is the study of Chemistry important?
Chemistry is a pre-requisite for any student who wishes to study medicine at university. It is a course renowned for high technical difficulty, but, as a facilitating subject, is one favoured by universities. In Chemistry, students will learn key technical and practical skills which will build on their prior learning from GCSE.
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Course Content and Assessment
Course Content:
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Investigative and Practical Skills
Assessment:
- 100% Examination
- 0% Coursework
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Entry Criteria
5 GCSEs at 4 or above including:
- Chemistry/Science GCSE at 6 or above.
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How can Chemistry support your future?
Students who have taken A Level Chemistry go on to study Biology at University alongside complementary subjects. Future opportunities may include: health & clinical professions such as Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy or Pharmacy and Scientific Research.
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How does the study of Chemistry support your study of other subjects?
Chemistry is a subject which synthesises with many other KS5 subjects, not only traditional ones such as Biology, Physics and Mathematics, but also with conceptual subjects such as Psychology, Law, Criminology and Sociology.
