Chemistry

Course summary

What will I learn? 3.1 Physical chemistry - Atomic structure - Amount of substance - Bonding - Energetics - Kinetics - Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle - Oxidation, reduction and redox equations 3.2 Inorganic chemistry - Periodicity - Group 2 and 7 3.3 Organic chemistry - Alkanes - Halogen alkanes - Alkenes - Alcohols - Organic analysis A-level chemistry is a great choice for students considering careers in the health and clinical professions, including medicine, veterinary science, nursing, dentistry, and forensic science. Studying chemistry will also prepare students for industry careers, such as those within the pharmaceutical or petrochemical sectors. Additionally, the varied skills learned through studying Chemistry are respected across most career paths. Students who have completed A Level chemistry have moved on to scientific university degrees around the UK and beyond, including medicine, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and physiology.