Page 12 - Guidance Subject Guide

Chemistry

Syllabus

The syllabus has a Theoretical and a

Practical component. Recommendations
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There are 28 Mandatory Experiments
which must be written up in a Students taking Chemistry should:

practical notebook and be available in Have a C grade on a Higher Level
the school for possible inspection.
The Theoretical Section of the course Science Paper in the Junior
includes history of the development of Certificate

Atomic theory and develops concepts Have reasonable mathematical
from the Junior Certificate course. It ability
fosters a more in-depth understanding
of Chemistry and relates the subject to

everyday life and to the chemical
industry.

Examination Requirements

3 Hour written exam in June

A total of 8 questions must be A C in Higher Level is required for
answered, 2 of which must be from Human Nutrition in DIT
Section A Veterinary Medicine in UCD

Section A has 3 questions on the Strongly recommended for courses
mandatory experiments with a scientific content such as
Section B has 8 questions on the
course in general Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Food
All questions carry 50 marks and Science, Dietician, Forensics, Genetics
some have choices within the

questions.

Possible Career Options

Medicine (5 year degree with Chemistry) The public sector Laboratories
Chemical Industry Forensic Science
Pharmaceutical Sector Environmental Science