I really, really want to do A-level Chemistry?

I think it can be done, as you do get a calculator and it's mainly stuff to do with rearranging equations and then plugging the numbers in. My friend does Chemistry and she isn't great with Maths and she survives but she sometimes makes silly mistakes and loses marks for it. You just have to be prepared to put time aside for working on your maths skills in your A Level, or for finding ways that make sense to you. Also, check everything you do and don't take shortcuts - if you write down all the separate calculations you do, you (or your teacher or your examiner) will find it easier to understand what you have done and where you have gone wrong

Hey... I got a C in Maths and I do Chemistry at HL in the IB... So.dont worry about it...

What's HL and IB?

You will still be capable, but honestly it's heavily maths based. Most of the exam will be calculations that are follow through questions, so you have to be quite confident with manipulating equations etc. or else you're pretty much struggling to pass. I do a level chemistry (AS year student) and I love it, however doing a level maths alongside it has helped me quite a lot. (Got an A in GCSE maths). I know people who got a C and do chem, and are getting on fine, and I know other GCSE C grade maths students who are basically straight U grades throughout all the weekly chemistry tests we have, and even got a U in the AS exam. It just depends on your attitude. You say you like chemistry, why not give it a try? I'm sure you'd be fine judging by your likeness for the subject.


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Generally you will need to be competent with sums, multiplication and knowing how to deal with various units. pH and buffers is the most demanding, from a maths point of view.

IB = International Baccalaureate
It's an A Level equivalent

HL = Higher Level
In the IB, you take 6 subjects (some are compulsory). 3 of those are at Higher Level (so more advanced) and 3 are at Standard Level

Okay basically I really enjoy Science. Especially Biology and Chemistry, I have got one grade B GCSE for year 10 and I am predicted a grade A for this year's additional science GCSE. I have been studying the OCR 21st Century Science examination board and I have done the 4th module for additional Science and achieved an A* which was unexpected. I am nor an A/A* student at school. Anyways getting to the point will I still be capable of doing Chemistry even if I have a grade C in Maths? I can do Maths in Science but not in Maths. I am struggling to achieve a B and currently doing Geometry and I am extremely weak in that topic. I understand I will struggle but to what degree? I am a very dedicated individual and have a passion for Science. I will appreciate all answers thankyou

For the record, I got a high B at AS and got a high B overall at the end of A2. When doing your a-level chemistry, make sure you take the assessed practicals seriously as it gives you a good chance to boost your overall marks.

its a shame I didn't take the practicals seriously enough, otherwise I would have had my A by now :/

100% agree with this. Getting A's on my practicals when initially getting a lower mark on one of my AS papers is what bumped my grade up.

Okay basically I really enjoy Science. Especially Biology and Chemistry, I have got one grade B GCSE for year 10 and I am predicted a grade A for this year's additional science GCSE. I have been studying the OCR 21st Century Science examination board and I have done the 4th module for additional Science and achieved an A* which was unexpected. I am nor an A/A* student at school. Anyways getting to the point will I still be capable of doing Chemistry even if I have a grade C in Maths? I can do Maths in Science but not in Maths. I am struggling to achieve a B and currently doing Geometry and I am extremely weak in that topic. I understand I will struggle but to what degree? I am a very dedicated individual and have a passion for Science. I will appreciate all answers thankyou