Specialist Chemistry Courses & Qualifications

A-Level Chemistry (AQA, OCR & Edexcel)

Designed for students aiming for grades A and A* for Medicine, Dentistry, Engineering, and Natural Sciences.

Curriculum Coverage:

• Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics (Born-Haber cycles, lattice enthalpies, Gibbs free energy $\Delta G = \Delta H - T\Delta S$), Chemical Kinetics & Arrhenius equation, Equilibria ($K_c, K_p$), and Acid-Base equilibria ($pH, K_a, K_w$, buffers).
• Inorganic Chemistry: Periodic trends, Group 2 & 7 chemistry, Transition metal complexes, variable oxidation states, ligand substitution, and homogeneous/heterogeneous catalysis.
• Organic Chemistry: Nucleophilic substitution, elimination, electrophilic addition & aromatic substitution, carbonyl compounds, optical isomerism, ¹H/¹³C NMR, and mass spectrometry.

Tuition Formats Available:

• ✓ 1-on-1 Personalized Coaching: Fully tailored pace, exam technique drilling, and homework feedback.
• ✓ Small Group Sessions: Collaborative, budget-friendly learning in small supportive groups.
• ✓ Online or In-Person: Google Meet / Zoom with digital whiteboard, or in-person in Leeds/Bradford.
• ✓ Student Learning Portal: 24/7 access to topic video lessons and exam question trackers.
• ✓ UCAS & Personal Statement Support: Guidance from a university admissions perspective.

University Foundation, GAMSAT & Access to HE

Specialist coaching for adult learners, medical school applicants, and foundation programmes.

Courses Covered:

• GAMSAT Section III (Chemistry): High-yield reasoning, graphical data interpretation, and problem-solving without a calculator for graduate medical entry.
• University Foundation Year Programmes: Fast-tracking core chemistry for students entering science or engineering degrees.
• Applied Science BTEC (Pearson): Units in principles and practical techniques in chemistry.
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: Tailored support for adult learners returning to study for nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, or sciences.

The University Lecturer Advantage:

Because Dr. Salama teaches within higher education, he understands the specific conceptual thresholds non-traditional and pre-med students must overcome to succeed at university.