RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Education

 

Chemistry Courses and Careers


The RSC has a wealth of information to inform students, teachers and parents about the options available to studey and pursue a career in the chemical sciences. From choosing exam subjects, to work experience or deciding on university courses and careers beyond, the RSC can help inform your decision.

Information on Chemistry Courses

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Student Finance

All you need to know about the cost of going to university and where to get financial help



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Recognised and Accredited Courses

The RSC recognises certain degrees as satisfying the academic requirements for RSC membership of the RSC



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FAQs - Courses

Your questions on chemical science courses answered.


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Part-time & Distance Learning Courses

Institutions offering part-time or distance learning courses, some accredited by the RSC



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Guide to studying abroad

Information for institutions offering courses with a period of study outside of the UK



The Educated Chemist: Sourcing the course

How do you decide which course is right for you? Yfke Hager helps you narrow down the options



Careers and Work Experience

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Chemical science careers publications

Careers ideas and information for students aged 13 years and upwards



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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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Industrial Experience

Work experience, industrial placements and more


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FAQs - Careers

Your careers questions answered.



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Employee Profiles

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



Information for Parents

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Parents Guide

We have produced a new guide for parents whose children are thinking about studying chemistry at university


Resources

Resources for learning and teaching chemistry

Learn Chemistry

Learn Chemistry - your single route to access hundreds of high quality chemistry resources


Engage with the RSC

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ChemNet

The network for 16-18 year olds


Contact and Further Information

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Dr Robert Bowles
Schools and Colleges Specialist
Royal Society of Chemistry, Thomas Graham House, Milton Road, Science Park, Cambridge CB4 0WF
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 432340