Chemistry lies between Mathematics and Physics on one hand and Medicine and Life Sciences on the other. As a result, the range of careers open to those with a qualification in Chemistry is very extensive.
You will learn to:
You will be able to:
Some careers using skills developed through the study of chemistry at GCSE and Advanced Level include: Analyst, Biochemist, Biomedical Scientist, Biotechnologist, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineering, Dentist, Dietician, Doctor, Food Science Technologist, Geologist, Health Service, Logistics, Materials Scientist, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Metallurgist, Ophthalmic Optician/Optometrist, Pharmacist, Photographic work, Systems Engineering, Teacher, Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Surgeon and Zoologist.
The excellent percentage pass rate and the high number of top grades achieved by pupils studying GCSE and Advanced Level Chemistry reflects outstanding performances by many of our previous chemists.
Further Education colleges usually stipulate a minimum of five GCSE passes and both these institutions and employers value the transferable skills developed through a study of Chemistry.
Areas of the course which are developed from topics introduced in Key Stage 3 include:
The GCSE course has a 25% coursework component, most of which is completed in class time.