Chemistry

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 3rd 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  Communication Project and time management

Employability skills

The course has a lot of varied content including:

1. Atomic structure2. Volumetric analysis3. Organic chemistry4. Water chemistry5. 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

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.