Study calls for universities to require A-level maths for chemistry

Cambridge Assessment has called for more universities to consider making A-level maths a requirement for a chemistry degree.

Chemistry relies heavily on mathematical principles, but only a small number of UK universities require A-level maths to study undergraduate chemistry courses. Investigating the link between maths and chemistry, researchers at Cambridge Assessment surveyed 332 chemistry undergraduates. 41% of the students had studied A-level further maths before starting their degrees.

This article summarises the findings, providing a link to the results of the survey and to a discussion forum on this topic.