Have you ever considered how important chemistry is to your life? Have you ever marvelled at the countless chemical reactions taking place around you all the time? Whatever your answers are to these questions, Chemistry is indisputably a vital science that everyone should know something about.
Chemistry deals with the study of matter. As such, Chemistry is a science that directly affects our daily life because we live in a chemical world. We are surrounded by chemicals; we eat, drink and breathe chemicals; we are literally made of chemicals! An understanding of Chemistry is basic to maintaining our standard of living.
Our lives are transformed by discoveries made in Chemistry; polymers such as Teflon and nylon, pharmaceuticals such as penicillin and aspirin, insecticides, ceramics, computer chips, sunscreens, adhesives and transport fuels, to name but a few.
A qualification in Chemistry is essential for anyone intending to study medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or veterinary science and other medical courses, and desirable for many other Higher Education courses. |
