Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of the composition, behaviour and properties of matter and the elements that make up the Earth.
Studying chemistry enables you to develop your practical investigative skills, deal with logical and scientific concepts and develop your mathematical skills.
Chemistry is useful in many job areas including careers in medicine and pharmaceutical research as well as materials engineering, sports science and the environment.
It combines well with other STEM subjects, Geography, Psychology and Textiles.
Selection of jobs using the subject Chemistry
- Aerospace engineer
- Aerospace engineering technician
- Anaesthetist
- Brewery worker
- Chemical engineer
- Chemist
- Criminologist
- Data scientist
- Dentist
- Energy engineer
- Environmental consultant
- Food scientist
- Forensic scientist
- Geotechnician
- GP
- Heating and ventilation engineer
- Hospital doctor
- Laboratory technician
- Materials engineer
- Minerals surveyor
- Nuclear engineer
- Nurse
- Pharmacist
- Vet
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Check out more than 800 other job profiles, the above list is just a selection of jobs where a love of Chemistry could take you, there will be loads more!
Jobs tagged with a leaf are green jobs that may be involved in producing goods or services that help to protect the environment and look after our natural resources.
Examples of apprenticeships that relate to chemistry
- Science manufacturing technician - Level:3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E). Typical length:18 months
- Laboratory technician - Level:3 (equivalent to A levels at grades A to E). Typical length:18 months
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Examples of college courses that relate to chemistry:
- Level 3 Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
- Level 3 Applied Science (Biomedical/Forensic Science) at Exeter College
- Health and Social Care, Level 1, 2 and 3 at Bath College
- T-Level Science
Examples of degree courses that relate to chemistry:
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