Chemistry

Chemistry
What will I learn?
Chemistry is the study of energy and matter and the interactions between them. Chemistry holds the answer to many questions in the form of theories which produce predictions about other reactions. These predictions can be tested by experiment to find out how good the theory is. In this way chemists can make new chemicals with new uses, or find better ways of making chemicals that we already know about. By focusing on the properties of substances and the reactions they're involved in we can gain a better understanding of the world around us.
What qualifications do I need?
Candidates will normally have the standard sixth form entry requirements, including GCSE Mathematics and Chemistry both to at least grade B.
Career opportunities:
Studying Chemistry opens up lots prospects for careers and higher education: anatomy, agricultural science, beauty therapy, biochemistry, biology, physics, engineering, chemistry, dentistry, food science, forestry, medicine, pathology, polymer science, veterinary science, zoology and many more. Potential employers value the analytical and conceptual skills that are developed during the study of chemistry.