Everything you see around you involves chemistry in some way! Chemistry is the study of substances, what they are made of, how they interact and what role they play in living things and the environment. Everything you see around you involves Chemistry! Chemists provide many of the materials used in everyday life, together with the knowledge to improve healthcare and tackle the major environmental problems that face us all. If you enjoy finding out about how the world around you works, and recognising and explaining different patterns of behaviour then you are likely to enjoy Chemistry. Throughout the course, you will carry out practical work to develop your skills and to enhance your learning and enjoyment of the subject. You will be encouraged to participate in competitions such as the RSC Schools, Analyst Competition and the International Chemistry Olympiad, and there are opportunities to attend conferences and university taster events. There are also lots of opportunities to develop your scientific thinking outside of lessons, such as a peer mentoring scheme whereby Year 13 students spend time helping Year 12 students and explaining difficult ideas. We run extra classes for those who want to extend their knowledge, possibly in order to take part in the Chemistry Olympiad, or to apply to Oxbridge universities. As well as your A level, you will be working towards the Practical Endorsement in Chemistry. You will develop competence in a wide range of practical skills and laboratory practices during the 50+ practicals you complete as part of your course.