It's not all white coats and test tubes; there are many thinking skills that chemistry can help develop which support other subjects. Chemistry presents problems with multiple inter-dependent variables requiring not only reasoning skills, but also the holistic skills associated with management and the modelling of complex mechanisms. As chemistry is unseen it requires a unique combination of imagination, spatial awareness and reasoning.
You will study a range of topics including periodicity, energetics, organic chemistry and equilibrium. This will involve practical and theoretical learning, giving you the chance to explore the constituents of the world around us. You will have the opportunity to devise and carry out your own experiments as part of the internal assessment process.
Both Standard and Higher Level programmes are assessed by three exams at the end of year 13. In addition, a formal investigation will be completed and contribute towards your final grade. End of topic tests using questions from past IB exam papers will gauge your progress throughout the course.
Chemistry at sixth form is one of the courses most desired by universities for any type of scientific course. It proves you are capable of collecting, analysing and interpreting data as well as showing your numerical handling ability, logical thinking and literacy skills.
Medicine: for most medicine courses, you will need HL in Chemistry with one or two others from HL Physics, HL Maths and HL Biology.
Entry Requirements
Standard Level - GCSE Chemistry at Grade 5 and above
Higher Level - GCSE Chemistry at Grade 7 and above, and GCSE Mathematics at Grade 6 and above
For further information
Please contact Gaby Tauscher: gaby.tauscher@parksidecc.org.uk