Chemistry

Course summary

Chemistry helps us to understand the world in which we live and underpins a wide range of science-based degree courses and careers. Success with A-Level chemistry will prepare you for a future in chemistry, pharmacy, pharmacology, chemical engineering, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, medicine / veterinary and dentistry. For some undergraduate degrees A-Level Chemistry is an essential entry requirement. This course is designed to be stimulating, enjoyable and challenging. Chemistry is for you if: • You want impressive skills to show off to future employers, e.g data handling, analysis, problem solving, collaborative working. • You are not afraid to get stuck on new concept and enjoy having to work it out! • You’re not as keen on writing—but you do enjoy methodically working through calculations. • You are unsure what to do but enjoy chemistry and would like to keep your options open. Year 1 Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry. Module 2: Foundations in chemistry: Atoms, ions and compounds, amount of substance, acids and redox, electrons and bonding & shapes of molecules. Module 3: Periodic Table and Energy: Periodicity, reactivity trends, enthalpy, reaction rates and equilibria. Module 4: Core organic chemistry and analysis: Basic concepts, alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, haloalkanes, organic synthesis and spectroscopy. Year 2 Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements: Reaction rate, pH, Equilibria, Enthalpy, Entropy and Electrochemistry and Transition Metals. Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis: Aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, amines, organic synthesis pathways and instrumental analysis. A-Level Chemistry requires developing your logical thought, problem solving, precision and accuracy. Thinking about and questioning concepts whilst also manipulating chemical and mathematical equations are essential.