Chemistry. Chemistry Many university courses involve science, medicine or technology.  Chemistry is usually part of these courses.  Choosing chemistry.

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Chemistry

Chemistry

Many university courses involve science, medicine or technology.  Chemistry is usually part of these courses.  Choosing chemistry keeps options open.  Chemistry can be hard to pick up as a new subject at 3 rd level.  It is worth taking at least one science subject. Why pick Chemistry?

 Chemistry opens doors to many careers. It is a highly regarded subject at both school and college level.  Chemistry graduates can end up in a wide variety of careers including;  Research  Medicine  Pharmacy  Banking  Accountancy  Engineering  Patenting  The list is endless……

From school and/or university -  Scientific and technical knowledge  Numeracy  IT and technology  IT and technology  Communication  Project and time management Employability skills

The course has a lot of varied content including: 1. Atomic structure 2. Volumetric analysis 3. Organic chemistry 4. Water chemistry 5. Reaction mechanisms. Content of Course

 There are 28 mandatory experiments that must be completed and recorded over the two years Plenty of experiments

Paper has two sections Paper has two sections Section A Answer at least 2 out of 3 questions based on 28 compulsory experiments – 25% Section B Answer a maximum of 6 out of 8 questions – 75%. Two questions have a choice within them. One question is based on an optional topic which we always do. Good choice on the Paper

 Typically > 70% get a C or higher  80% do Higher level  In Loreto most students do higher level Chemistry HL National Figures

 You need to be able to do calculations, know basic algebra.  You do not have to do H.L. maths for the leaving. Do you need to be good at Maths to do Chemistry?

 To do higher level chemistry you should have an honour in higher level Junior Cert Maths (preferably an A or B).  This is not compulsory, but you will probably find the subject difficult or opt for Ordinary level.  People who are good with logic and numbers tend to enjoy chemistry.