The broad aims are to enable students to:

• develop interest and maintain a sense of appreciaition 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 laboratory safety;
• understand and evaluate the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of chemistry, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.