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Genevieve
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What can you do with a chemistry degree?
One of my siblings asked me this, and the only industries that I could think of were the medical/food industries.
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Larry Margerum
Professor of Chemistry (emeritus)
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Lafayette, California
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A famous question at high School and 1st year college orientations! As a chemistry professor I always directed students to the American Chemical Society pages:
https://www.acs.org/education.html
Lots of info on educational resources, College majors and careers. Check it out
https://www.acs.org/education.html
Lots of info on educational resources, College majors and careers. Check it out
Thanks Larry! :)
Genevieve
Vamshee Gunturu
Principal Engineer
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Chandler, Arizona
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There are multiple branches of chemistry, including: Analytical chemistry,Biochemistry,Inorganic chemistry,Orgnaic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry.
What jobs can you get with a Chemistry degree?
Chemical engineer. Process engineers, chemical engineers, and biomedical engineers are some of the potential positions of chemists specializing in its application. While the best choice for students pursuing these occupations is a chemical engineering degree, a chemistry degree can also lead to these positions. Tasks in this field include evaluating and interacting with chemical substances and using this knowledge in equipment designs and machines.
Food science. Graduates of chemistry may work in the agricultural, soil, or manufacturing sectors in the area of food science. A food scientist with a chemistry degree may also work for a food or drinks production company. Bachelor’s degree in chemical science might potentially lead to work as a food scientist, a food safety analyst, or a food technologist.
Medical and allied health sciences. Chemists frequently have lucrative medical jobs. These include clinical scientists, biochemists, and research chemists, all of whom are able to work in pharmaceutical, health, or governmental organizations.
Pharmaceuticals. Some of the biggest chemist employers are pharmaceutical firms. Pharmaceutical chemists are tasked with creating new medicinal products, testing current medicinal products, finding new medicinal treatments, and using research to find out which medications perform in certain populations. You may need to take several biology courses at the university as well as studies in synthetic and analytic chemistry for this sort of profession.
Forensics. Forensic chemists examine evidence discovered at crime scenes. In general, they have to use knowledge fields, for example, biology, the science of materials, and genetics. In most cases, forensic chemists work at police, hospital, forensic, or FBI departments.
following types of employers frequently hire chemistry majors:
Chemical companies.
Forensics labs.
Government labs.
High schools.
Instrument manufacturers.
Paint makers.
Petroleum companies.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Plastics manufacturers.
Technical or pharmaceutical sales firms.
There are many opportunities for chemistry major if one is interested in pursuing, hope this helps .
What jobs can you get with a Chemistry degree?
Chemical engineer. Process engineers, chemical engineers, and biomedical engineers are some of the potential positions of chemists specializing in its application. While the best choice for students pursuing these occupations is a chemical engineering degree, a chemistry degree can also lead to these positions. Tasks in this field include evaluating and interacting with chemical substances and using this knowledge in equipment designs and machines.
Food science. Graduates of chemistry may work in the agricultural, soil, or manufacturing sectors in the area of food science. A food scientist with a chemistry degree may also work for a food or drinks production company. Bachelor’s degree in chemical science might potentially lead to work as a food scientist, a food safety analyst, or a food technologist.
Medical and allied health sciences. Chemists frequently have lucrative medical jobs. These include clinical scientists, biochemists, and research chemists, all of whom are able to work in pharmaceutical, health, or governmental organizations.
Pharmaceuticals. Some of the biggest chemist employers are pharmaceutical firms. Pharmaceutical chemists are tasked with creating new medicinal products, testing current medicinal products, finding new medicinal treatments, and using research to find out which medications perform in certain populations. You may need to take several biology courses at the university as well as studies in synthetic and analytic chemistry for this sort of profession.
Forensics. Forensic chemists examine evidence discovered at crime scenes. In general, they have to use knowledge fields, for example, biology, the science of materials, and genetics. In most cases, forensic chemists work at police, hospital, forensic, or FBI departments.
following types of employers frequently hire chemistry majors:
Chemical companies.
Forensics labs.
Government labs.
High schools.
Instrument manufacturers.
Paint makers.
Petroleum companies.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Plastics manufacturers.
Technical or pharmaceutical sales firms.
There are many opportunities for chemistry major if one is interested in pursuing, hope this helps .
That sure did ;). Thanks!!
Genevieve
Victoria Griffin
Account Manager
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Detroit, Michigan
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Cosmetics and Fragrance industries are also go for chemistry majors. Good luck!!!
Wow! That wasn't even on my radar, thanks Victoria!
Genevieve
Keith Rodgers
Sales Director
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Interestingly, a ton! I was somewhat naive to the career possibilities until my wife's brother shared that he is a chemist working for Kodak Film. Intrigued, I wondered why would a chemist work making film. As it turns out, Kodak does way more than develop film for cameras. They are leading edge in chemical compounds and associated projects impacting lives around the globe. Full-scale test laboratories with new innovative technologies in molecular science. That is just one of the thousands of others jobs in industry that could leverage your degree.
Best of luck to you.
Best of luck to you.
Cool! Thanks for the quick response Keith! :) I will pass along your answer to my brother!
Genevieve