Chemistry

Much of the study of Chemistry is based on evidence gained by experimenting in the laboratory. Information is collected and the underlying principles explored and developed. If you have imagination, are not afraid of hard work and application to study and enjoy learning by doing, then Chemistry could be for you. Key areas of focus during the two years include:

Introductory Chemistry
Bonding and reactions
Practical skills
Energy and reactions
Investigations and applications
Applying Chemistry

At Bishop Challoner Catholic College we have excellent laboratory facilities that will allow your experiments to ‘come alive’ and further develop your understanding of essential themes. Chemistry is an essential requirement for degree courses in Medicine and Dentistry and is very favourably looked upon in many other medicalbased degrees. It also goes well with many other A level courses, e.g. Psychology, Physical Education

Examples of careers using chemistry include:Analytical chemist, cosmetic chemist, forensic chemist, pharmaceutical chemist. Studying chemistry is great training for a career in lots of other areas too, such as marketing, finance, law, journalism, medicine and much more.