Chemistry is a subject of world impact, a fundamental science which has a profound effect on our planet and is involved in every facet of everyday life.

The Advanced Matriculation (AM) course

Studying Chemistry at AM level will involve you in developing fundamentals and concepts encountered at ordinary level to a much greater depth. You will have the opportunity to come to grips with organic chemistry, the branch of chemistry which makes the ‘fast posh life’ of the 20th century possible. You will find answers to “is it feasible, how far, how fast”, about a chemical reaction. A weekly tutorial hour will test whether you have grasped all the ideas discussed in class and if you encounter difficulties in the assigned work. Your class tutor will also give you the opportunity to see him personally for any problems relating to chemistry. This should make your chemistry life relatively easy. Two hours per week will be dedicated to practical work. Here you will also learn to respect the materials around you and to handle them safely.

Students opting to follow this course are expected to have an SEC pass at Grade 4 or better. A lower grade may be considered on consultation with the Subject Co-ordinator. Moreover, the Department strongly recommends a good pass in Mathematics.

The Intermediate Matriculation (IM) course

The Chemistry Department also offers a two-year course at IM level for those students wanting to increase their level of knowledge of Chemistry, but without the higher degree of commitment required at AM level. This course consists of three one-hour sessions per week with provisions being made for contact hours with tutor if and when the need arises. The one-hour sessions consist of lectures which are supplemented with a range of practical demonstrations.