Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Level 2 Chemistry

12CHE
Course Description Entry Requirements

If you did not take Science at Year 11 please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option. 

CHEMISTRY – YEAR 12
NCEA LEVEL 2
CODE: 12CHE
This course involves study of the key concepts of Chemistry to enable students to choose further study pathways in this specialist area. Chemistry study includes atomic structure, analysis of solutions, types of reactions, energy changes in reactions and organic chemistry. The course is a prerequisite for Level 3 Chemistry and required for entry into many Health Sciences and Engineering University courses and Polytechnic Course pathways.

For further information see: Mr. Kurian

Learning Areas:

Science


Pathway

Level 3 Chemistry



			
					
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Optional workbook

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2026.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.