Chemistry

Course structure

• Before you start

  You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.

• Year 1

  You will examine areas such as atomic structure, bonding, periodicity and quantitative chemistry, followed by introductions to organic and physical chemistry.

• Year 2

  In year two, organic chemistry is extended further into areas such as polymers, proteins and analytical methods. Physical chemistry topics such as kinetics, acids and bases, equilibrium, redox and energetics are also covered in greater detail. You will carry out a range of laboratory based experiments and activities to enhance your understanding further.

  This will also develop your practical and evaluative skills which will be assessed within exam papers.

  You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.

  Find out about The Extended Project

• Life after Henley

  A key course for students planning to continue on to university and pursue a career in areas such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, environmental science, chemical engineering, materials science or biotechnology. It also provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue many other subject areas at degree level.

  Alternatively, students may consider direct entry into employment or further training.