Organic Chemistry

🔬 Organic Chemistry Essentials for Aspiring Pharmacy Students (A-Level Refresher) Are you preparing for pharmacy school but need a refresher in organic chemistry? Whether you're a Year 12 or Year 13 student, or someone who didn’t study A-Level Chemistry but is now pursuing a science-based degree, this course is designed just for you. This beginner-friendly course takes you through the core organic chemistry content covered at A-Level, breaking it down into clear, engaging lessons. No prior chemistry knowledge is required — just a willingness to learn! ✅ What You’ll Learn: Alkanes: Structure, properties, free radical substitution Alkenes: Double bond reactivity, electrophilic addition, polymerisation Haloalkanes: Nucleophilic substitution, elimination reactions Alcohols, Carboxylic Acids, Esters: Reactions, mechanisms, and everyday relevance Aromatic Compounds & Amines (Year 13 content): Introduction to benzene and amine chemistry Functional Groups & Nomenclature: Learn how to name and recognise common organic molecules Reaction Mechanisms: Master curly arrows and reaction pathways Isomerism: Structural and stereoisomerism, including E/Z and optical isomerism Real-World Relevance: How these compounds relate to medicine, pharmacy, and drug design Expect to cover the types of compounds typically seen at A-Level, including those in both Year 12 and Year 13, with examples and explanations linked to pharmacy and healthcare. 🎯 Who This Course Is For: Year 12 & Year 13 students looking to revise or strengthen their organic chemistry knowledge Future pharmacy students needing a chemistry refresher or confidence boost Students transitioning into healthcare or science who didn’t take A-Level Chemistry Anyone who wants to understand organic chemistry in a simple, supportive way