A Level Chemistry

What is Chemistry? Imagine a world without anaesthetics, detergents, painkillers, dyes for fabrics, shampoo, antioxidants in jams and fruit squashes, PVC insulation for copper electrical wiring, bleaches, fuels, insecticides….unthinkable and undesirable in equal measure. At David Game College, our approach to the teaching of Chemistry is to present it as a dynamic, exciting and intellectually stimulating subject, whilst at all times paying full attention to the demands of the relevant examination specifications.

Attention to detail and academic rigour have become bywords for these courses. Students study Chemistry to Advanced Level at David Game College in order to gain entry to careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and many other fields not involving Chemistry directly, but in which students benefit from having been exposed to the intellectual discipline and logic of the subject. Our teaching style attempts to combine the best aspects of traditional and modern approaches; for example, our A Level one-year intensive courses are enhanced by numerous teacher demonstrations which are in addition to the hands-on practical work which is undertaken by the student.

Chemistry – like classical music – is an acquired taste and it is our belief that successful, fulfilled students of the subject are those who enjoy their chemistry rather than endure it. We do everything possible to promote this feeling amongst the students we teach. Our Chemistry team make the maximum possible use of