Mt Albert Grammar School Mt Albert Grammar School

13 Chemistry 1

13CM1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Alayna Pulham.

Prerequisites

EITHER

4 assessments at Merit or above from the 6 topic tests and practise exam papers

OR

Merit in 2 out of 3 external exams and Achieved in the other. 

OR 

HoD approval.




This is a rigorously academic course, which covers all three Level 3 Chemistry External Achievement Standards along with two internal standards. 

You will need skills gained in 12CM1, and algebraic skills from maths to be successful in this course. 

This is likely the best course for you if you are planning on doing biomed, medicine, engineering, nursing (specifically at auckland university ) or a straight chemistry degree. SImilarly if you are easily getting Merit or Excellence in all your tests and practise exams then this course is for you.

There are 21 possible credits in this course. You need to pass 14 credits (2 internals and 2 externals) minimum to get UE.

To take the scholarship tutorial (1 period a week) you need to enrol in this chemistry course. 

The university of auckland requires you to take chemistry (13CM1 or 13CM2) if you are planning on doing the following:

Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

The university of auckland highly or strongly recommends that you take chemistry (13CM1 or 13CM2) if you are planning on doing any of the following:

Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medical Imaging

Nursing

Optometry

Biomedical sciences

Physiology

Green Chemical Science

Medicinal Chemistry

Pharmacology

The university of auckland recommends that you take chemistry (13CM1 or 13CM2) if you are planning on doing any of the following:

Engineering

Pharmacy

The university of auckland suggests that chemistry will be beneficial or useful if you are planning on doing any of the following:

Business and Commerce

Teaching

Food Science and Nutrition

Exercise Sciences

Marine Science

Physics

Earth Sciences



Faculties:

Science


Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Anaesthetic Technician, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Medical Physicist, Chemical Engineer, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Metal Worker, Brewer, Mechanical Engineer, Dairy Processing Operator, Clinical Physiologist, Physician, Surgeon, Midwife, Chemical Production Operator, Science Technician, Civil Engineer, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Dental Technician, Pharmacist, Conservator, Crop Farmer/Manager, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Medical Imaging Technologist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Forensic Scientist, General Practitioner, Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, Psychiatrist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Plastics Worker, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Forestry Scientist, Pest Control Technician, Geophysicist, Health and Safety Adviser, Health Promoter, Veterinarian, Medical Laboratory Technician, Occupational Therapist, Winemaker, Physiotherapist, Plastics Technician, Radiation Oncologist, Speech-Language Therapist, Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator, Viticulturist, Epidemiologist



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

*13CM1* - Supplementary costs: Approx $40