Chemistry
EVER CONSIDERED HOW TO CURE A DISEASE?
WANTED TO CREATE A NEW MATERIAL?
WONDERED HOW TO CORRECT CHANGES IN THE ENVIRONMENT?
Chemistry has the answer. Chemistry gives you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, whilst studying:
- Thermodynamics
- Amino acids
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
And much more through practical experiments and written exams. Chemistry is a requirement of many science degree courses and can lead to careers in:
- Pharmacy
- Biomedical science
- Medicine
“Chemistry investigates how substances combine and interact to form larger more complex molecules. This study of matter determines how life is perceived and is the building block for other science and non-science subjects. Everything in existence is made up of matter and Chemistry helps us to understand this complex and fascinating universe we live in. Skills developed in studying Chemistry are useful in many professions. Chemistry is a well-respected and necessary qualification for the obvious professions such as veterinary science, medicine and pharmacy. Also for engineering and Law. Chemistry helps us all to appreciate the interdependence of man and his environment.”
Dr M Beswick (Head of Chemistry)
STUDENT: AIMEE MCMAHON RH6 2018-2020
“I chose Rainhill Sixth due to the small class sizes and the strong relationship I was able to build on with the teachers. Teachers were able to tailor my learning in order to meet my specific targets by adapting and changing the lessons to allow the students to become engaged and fully understand the content. Biology also furthered our engagement with the subject by taking us on trips such as to Chester Zoo. This allowed us to place into perspective the subject in which we had been studying into a real-life environment.”
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Subject type |
A-level |
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Details of exam board |
AQA |
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Final Assessment |
100% Exam plus a Practical Endorsement (Pass or Fail) |
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Entry requirements |
Ideally an Ebacc student, with an average grade profile of 6 or above. All Science modules must be at a Grade 6 or above. |
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Last three years destinations for this subject |
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