What courses do you need to take in high school to become a chemist?

Answer 1

Every school has a policy on what classes their students are required to take. Generally, you do not have to learn math past Geography or Algebra 2 depending on your school. Although, since mathematics is a study of memorance, experience, comprehension, and trial and error...most colleges favor taking at least 1 math class every year.

Answer 2

Depends on where you live and what school district you are in/private school. In Canada and the United States, Chemistry is an option beyond the standard High School Science course that most schools require in grades 9 and 10.

Answer 3

The truth is what you take in high school does not have that much influence on a later career of any kind, although it might help you get into the college of your choice. Colleges known for their chemistry programs are going to look at your math grades and your science grades, but also your grades in English as writing and reading are probably the most important part of college. You want to take Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and math up through Calculus.

If AP Chemistry is offered at your school, I'd take that. You also will want to take the SAT and perhaps a prep course for the SAT to help maximize your scores.

Answer 4

It completely depends on where you are going to college. While you would generally not have to (as there are dozens of other classes you can take that would fulfill the same requirement), it all depends on the college and what your major is.

Answer:

High school chemistry is pretty basic material with no application in research or industry. College chemistry takes it to a whole new level. As an example, think of everything you learned about fugacity in high school. Thinking that high school chemistry is the end is like learning to warm wieners and beans in a microwave then asking why you have to attend Le Cordon Bleu to be a chef in a fine restaurant.

Answer 5

Usually freshmen in high school (9th graders) take Biology or a fundamental physical science course. However, you are welcome to ask your high school advisors and counselors whether you are able to switch different science courses or even skip the freshmen science courses (and keep the credit) and just advance to chemistry.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Sophomore year. Unless you fail then you have to retake the class