Chemistry

Course summary

Why should I study Chemistry? Chemists use their experiments and knowledge to develop medicines, foods, fabrics and other materials, from neon lights to shatterproof glass. They also use it to understand the world around us, from why leaves change colour to discovering invisible pollutants in the air. Chemistry is sometimes known as the ‘central science’ because it helps to connect physical sciences, like maths and physics, with applied sciences, like biology, medicine and engineering. It is an essential subject for the study of many different medical, environmental and pharmaceutical related degrees. Studying chemistry develops your understanding of the subject but also develops many transferable skills: • practical and investigative skills • problem solving • organization • analytical skills • decision making • mathematical skills • research, referencing and reporting What does the course look like? Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry Module 2: Foundations in chemistry Module 3: Periodic table and energy Module 4: Core organic chemistry Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis.