As well as being a prerequisite A level for medicine, vetinary science, dentistry and pharmacy many persue the subject beyond to degree level.
Chemistry graduates enter a very diverse range of careers, by no means all of them being related to the subject though many are.
The chemical industry, which employs many people and has a huge turnover, is active in many areas such as:
- Materials science
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Agriculture/Horticulture
- Healthcare
- Energy Technology
- Food Processing
Within such industries Chemistry graduates are typically involved in reseaech and development (the life-blood of any company) or quality control though many are occupied in production or sales and marketing.
The chemical industry seems the logical destination for a Chemistry graduate yet a significant number find their way into unrelated disciplines where their skills of numeracy, data analysis, communication and dealing with complex concepts make them sought after.
For example, it is not unusual to find chemists involved in:
- IT
- Banking/Stockmarket
- Patent Work
- Law
- Actuary Work
- Accountancy
There are many Chemistry degree courses available, many being flexible in allowing specialisation at a later date or even including other disciplines. The best way to find current information is to speak to any member of the department or visit university web-sites. The link below will in turn link you to the Chemistry departments of all the universities in the UK.
