The broad aims of the Chemistry Curriculum are to enable students to:
develop interest and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about chemistry;
construct and apply knowledge of chemistry, and appreciate the relationship between chemistry and other disciplines;
appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature of science;
develop skills for making scientific inquiries;
develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and solve problems individually and collaboratively in chemistry-related contexts;
discuss science-related issues using the language of chemistry;
make informed decisions and judgements on chemistry-related issues;
develop open-mindedness, objectivity and pro-activeness; show appropriate awareness of working safely;
understand and evaluate the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of chemistry, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.