RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Education

 

Careers information for school students


A qualification in the chemical sciences opens doors to a wide range of rewarding careers. In fact, there are so many exciting careers out there that it's sometimes hard to know which direction to take. 

This website provides lots of information on the various career paths open to chemical scientists and the qualifications you'll need to achieve your goals. 


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FAQs - Careers

Your careers questions answered.



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Chemical science careers publications

Careers ideas and information for students aged 13 years and upwards



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Employee Profiles

An insight into the life of chemical scientists in a wide range of careers



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Taking a Gap Year

It's increasingly common for students to take a year out between school and university, but what are the implications?



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Chemistry at Work

See for yourself how chemistry is used in industry, research and everyday life



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Careers Conferences

One-to-one advice from representatives from a host of different organisations - your chance to get your questions answered!



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Career Links

Useful websites containing information on careers available to students who study chemistry.



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Work Experience

Work experience is a great way to gain new skills, improve existing ones and find out whether you enjoy a particular type of work




Downloadable Files

Careers questionnaire
Which career might suit you? Fill in our questionnaire the things you like doing, add up your score and read about which job areas might be best for you.
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