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A qualification in the chemical sciences opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities. As well as practical knowledge of the subject, chemical science students develop many other useful skills, such as:

  • problem solving 
  • numeracy
  • communication
  • creativity
  • team working
  • time management
  • data analysis              

These skills are highly valued by employers and chemical science graduates successfully enter all sorts of career areas. Find out more about some of these by using the links below to access profiles of people working in a variety of areas.

Chemistry graduates also tend to be well paid! Recent research by PricewaterhouseCoopers has shown that, on average, chemistry graduates earn more during their lifetimes than graduates of many other disciplines.  


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Profiles of RSC members who have changed the direction of their career

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Financial rewards of studying a chemistry degree
Research has shown that chemistry graduates earn more than graduates of most other disciplines - find out how much more!
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Public Analyst - Careers Information
Further information about the role of a Public Analyst
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Related Links

Link icon The Vega Science Trust Careers 'Snapshots' Programmes
A day in the life of a young scientist. Originally broadcast on the BBC to promote careers in science

Link icon Careers information on the Directgov website
Information, advice and careers resources


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