The chemist is an artist who is able to paint in their imagination a hidden world of electrons, atoms and molecules. He or she can understand the behaviour of matter and make predictions about how substances can be made to change chemically to make new materials. Visualising the world around us using the chemical ‘model’ is fascinating. Chemistry is, for many of us, simply enjoyable. At TBGS, our aim is to develop in our students this understanding, appreciation and fascination in the science (and art) of engineering on the molecular level. Students will have two teachers from a chemistry department staffed with very experienced teachers and very capable chemists, who are enthusiastic about teaching and maintain a great interest and love for the subject. The Chemistry Department achieves outstanding results year after year, and sends many students to university to study science and medicine amongst other subjects. Students can expect to be guided to become independent learners in readiness for higher education. However, we get to know our students well and offer a personalised service. We pride ourselves on the individual support offered to students who seek out that extra input themselves or who we think would benefit from more help. Our open-door policy welcomes students at any time who wish to discuss their progress with us. Chemistry is sometimes described as the ‘middle science’. It is a physical science applying understandings from physics and mathematics to chemical systems, but chemistry is also the language used to understand much that is of interest in the biological and medical sciences. It also has significant overlaps with geology, earth sciences and engineering. It is essential to study chemistry at A Level or IB in order to apply for medicine or veterinary science. An A Level in Chemistry is highly regarded for the analytical thinking skills it encourages. A high grade is likely to be regarded as evidence for a student’s intellectual ability to work with abstract ideas to solve problems of a challenging nature. This is a valuable transferable skill. Many students have chosen to carry on their chemical education at university. Chemistry university graduates usually go on to high-status employment or further education. 30% undergo postgraduate training for a higher degree, for example a doctorate. Of those taking employment, 70% enter a professional role in science or in other disciplines such as management, business, law or education.
GCSE Chemistry grade 7 or Combined Science Grade 7 7
The popular OCR Chemistry course provides a solid grounding in all the major disciplines of chemistry, namely physical, inorganic and organic. Module 1 Development of Practical Skills 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
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Torbay |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Shiphay Manor Drive, Torquay, TQ2 7EL |
The chemist is an artist who is able to paint in their imagination a hidden world of electrons, atoms and molecules. He or she can understand the behaviour of matter and make predictions about how substances can be made to change chemically to make new materials. Visualising the world around us using the chemical ‘model’ is fascinating. Chemistry is, for many of us, simply enjoyable. At TBGS, our aim is to develop in our students this understanding, appreciation and fascination in the science (and art) of engineering on the molecular level. Students will have two teachers from a chemistry department staffed with very experienced teachers and very capable chemists, who are enthusiastic about teaching and maintain a great interest and love for the subject. The Chemistry Department achieves outstanding results year after year, and sends many students to university to study science and medicine amongst other subjects. Students can expect to be guided to become independent learners in readiness for higher education. However, we get to know our students well and offer a personalised service. We pride ourselves on the individual support offered to students who seek out that extra input themselves or who we think would benefit from more help. Our open-door policy welcomes students at any time who wish to discuss their progress with us. Chemistry is sometimes described as the ‘middle science’. It is a physical science applying understandings from physics and mathematics to chemical systems, but chemistry is also the language used to understand much that is of interest in the biological and medical sciences. It also has significant overlaps with geology, earth sciences and engineering. It is essential to study chemistry at A Level or IB in order to apply for medicine or veterinary science. An A Level in Chemistry is highly regarded for the analytical thinking skills it encourages. A high grade is likely to be regarded as evidence for a student’s intellectual ability to work with abstract ideas to solve problems of a challenging nature. This is a valuable transferable skill. Many students have chosen to carry on their chemical education at university. Chemistry university graduates usually go on to high-status employment or further education. 30% undergo postgraduate training for a higher degree, for example a doctorate. Of those taking employment, 70% enter a professional role in science or in other disciplines such as management, business, law or education.
GCSE Chemistry grade 7 or Combined Science Grade 7 7
The popular OCR Chemistry course provides a solid grounding in all the major disciplines of chemistry, namely physical, inorganic and organic. Module 1 Development of Practical Skills 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