Chemistry

Students who:

gain a Grade A to C in Year 10 Science course

have an interest in investigating Chemistry through theoretical work, fieldwork, research and practical work.

Note: Consider combining this course with Biology, Investigating Science or Physics if you are considering tertiary studies in Science.

Student reflections

All science subjects demand the use of adequate written skill and comprehension to be able to successfully answer assessment questions.

Here are some comments made by students currently studying Chemistry:

“I found Chemistry a bit of a challenging subject compared to the other Sciences offered. A student of Chemistry must be interested and dedicated to their work to avoid falling behind. I found that basic mathematics is needed in Chemistry. There is a lot of practical work and a strong background knowledge in this subject. All the topics are very interesting but if you struggled in Years 7-10 with this subject then you are going to find it very challenging”

“Chemistry requires a significant amount of effort to maintain satisfactory marks. It is very important to have a good understanding of the topics and background knowledge before starting this subject. Often the chemical equations require long amounts of repetitive simple maths to balance and work out the ratios and moles. I think with hard work, Chemistry can be both extremely beneficial and fun to do. ”

“Chemistry has been a challenging subject. It requires some mathematical skill and I would advise anyone wanting to do this to do 2 unit mathematics. This subject, although interesting, requires commitment in order to succeed. If you are interested in university for Chemistry then this subject is a must but you need motivation and a lot of interest. The content is quite heavy and a lot of work outside class is required. ”