Chemistry is often described as the most versatile science. It is the science most often required by universities and higher education establishments for learners to embark on degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, pharmacology and forensics.
Exam board: CCEA Double Award
Topics Studied:
Year 11: Structures, trends, Chemical Reactions, Quantitative Chemistry and Analysis
Year 12: Further Chemical Reactions, Rates and Equilibrium, Calculations and Organic Chemistry
Exam Board: CCEA
Topics Studied:
AS: Basic concepts in physical and organic chemistry, Further physical and inorganic chemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry, Basic practical chemistry.
A2: Further physical and organic chemistry, Analytical, transition metals, electrochemistry and organic nitrogen chemistry, Further practical chemistry.