Chemistry for Life Sciences

Like biology is the foundation of medicine, chemistry is the foundation of biology. The chemical processes related to life, health and the body serve as a pillar for a huge range of future learning.

This course will comprehensively cover the foundational concepts and content as expected for a first-year university student. The information we provide aligns closely with most pre-medical programs in NZ and Australia but rearranged and restructured to be easier to understand for high-school leavers.

Note: As chemistry is a weak subject for many students, the foundational topics in this course are taught at a more gradual pace. This is more aligned with the pace our students tend to prefer during face-to-face tutorials, rather than the faster pace of lectures.

💡 Learning tips are integrated into this course. As you progress through the content, you will learn how to study smarter.

Your teacher

Anthony Hua

2nd Year Medical Student, University of Auckland

Anthony is a JTT alumni and A+ student completing his 2nd year of medical school at the University of Auckland. His pre-medical grades placed him in approximately the top 5% of his year. He has taught chemistry both privately and for JTT classes for the last year. His naturally gentle and calm teaching style is something to look forward to in a stressful year. In his spare time, he likes to write music!

Professional reviewer

Dr Justin Sung

MBChB, BMedSci (Hons First Class), Cert Adult Learning and Teaching

Justin is an NZ registered doctor, University of Auckland graduate and founder of JTT. As NZ’s most experienced medical entry expert, he has supported thousands of students since 2012. Justin works regularly with schools, students, parents, and other organisations to help them learn more effectively. His pre-medical scores were approximately in the top 1% of his year. In his spare time, he likes to exercise, dance and read.

🔬 Course image of H-β-(2-Pyridyl)-Ala-OH microcrystals (amino acids class) grown from aqueous solution on the platinum surface. By Алла Нураева – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44988279.