What you will learn on this page:
Why study Chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of matter – what things are made of, how they behave, and how they react with each other. It helps you build practical, investigative and mathematical skills.
Chemistry is useful in a huge range of careers, including medicine and pharmaceutical research, materials engineering, sports science and the environment.
It combines well with other STEM subjects, Geography, Psychology and Textiles. Whether it’s discovering new medicines, developing sustainable materials or working in a lab, Chemistry opens doors into some of the most in-demand careers around.
A selection of jobs using Chemistry
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Aerospace engineer
Aerospace engineering technician
Anaesthetist
Technical brewer
Chemical engineer
Chemist
Dentist
Environmental consultant
Food scientist
Forensic scientist
Geotechnician
GP
Heating and ventilation engineer
Laboratory technician
Materials engineer
Nuclear engineer
Nurse
Pharmacist
Renewable energy engineer
Research scientist
Vet
This is just a selection – there are over 800 job profiles on the National Careers Service website, so there will be loads more jobs where a love of Chemistry could take you.
