COURSE CODE: 3133

Pre Access - Chemistry GCSE

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

GCSE Chemistry is the science of matter and how it transforms through chemical reactions. I often say it’s the science behind everyday things like baking a cake, firework displays amd taking medicine. It’s not just about reactions in a lab, it’s about the chemistry happening all around you.

Your GCSE Chemistry course covers eight main topic areas:

Atomic structure and the Periodic Table - You'll learn about atoms, elements, and how the periodic table is organised. This is the foundation for everything else in chemistry.

Bonding, structure and the properties of matter - Discover how atoms stick together and why different materials have different properties.

Chemical changes and energy changes - Explore what happens during chemical reactions and how energy is involved.

The rate and extent of chemical change - Find out what makes reactions go faster or slower, and when they stop.

Organic chemistry - Study carbon-based compounds, including fuels and important molecules.

Chemical analysis - Learn how scientists identify unknown substances and test for purity.

Chemistry of the atmosphere - Understand our planet's atmosphere and environmental issues like climate change.

Using resources - Discover how we extract materials from the Earth and use them sustainably.

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Level 2 Entitlement may apply to you or 100% fee reduction may apply to you if in receipt of benefits and actively seeking employment or in work, earnings less than £26,800 annually For further information click - https://www.shipley.ac.uk/study/funding/level-2-entitlement/

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