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What Can I Do With a Major In
Chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of properties’ composition, changes
and use of matter. Chemistry is divided into five main areas:
analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry,
organic chemistry and physical chemistry. Analytical
chemistry is the study of the physical and chemical properties
of compounds and mixtures through qualitative and
quantitative analyses. Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes in and the effects of
chemical substances on living plant and animal organisms. Inorganic chemistry looks at the
carbon–free compounds produced from substances such as salt, sulphur, metal ores, limestone
and other minerals. Organic chemistry focuses on substances that contain carbon such as:
agricultural and forest products, plastics, coal, petroleum, dyes and rubber. Physical chemistry
uses mathematics and the concepts of physics to study the chemical behaviour of reactions
among substances.
Chemistry majors can be employed in a number of settings including: research &
development, government, education and industry. Chemistry majors will be proficient in skills
such as: mathematics, analyzing data, interpreting data, laboratory skills, oral and written skills
and computer skills. Because the field of chemistry is very broad, you will need to clarify your
employment direction early on and gain practical experience through
internships and volunteer work.
A bachelor’s degree in chemistry is usually required for entry-level chemist positions. An
undergraduate degree in chemistry would allow you to continue on in graduate school in areas
like health sciences, medicine, dentistry or pharmacy. A graduate degree in chemistry is required
if you wish to pursue a career as a university professor or a research scientist. Nearly half of all
chemists employed work in a manufacturing environment. In government or industry, chemists
with a bachelor’s degree will typically work in quality control, analytical testing or will assist
senior chemists in research and development.
What can I do With A Major in . . .?
Careers in Chemistry
The occupations noted below may be directly or indirectly related to Chemistry. Some of these careers
may require additional education beyond a Bachelor’s degree.
General
Aeronautics
Aerosol Development Manager
Agricultural Scientist
Air Analyst
Anatomist
Animal Scientist
Assayer
Biochemist
Biological Scientists
Brewer Chemist
Ceramic Engineer
Chemist
Chemical Mixer
Chemical Oceanographer
Clinical Chemist
Combustion Engineer
Cytologist
Electron Microscopist
Enzymes Chemist
Forensic Chemist
Geneticist
Geochemist
Geologist
Glass Chemist
Hematology Technologist
Horticulturalist
Hydrologist
Inorganic Chemist
Internist
Leather Chemist
Laboratory Analyst
Metallurgist
Meteorological chemist
Methods Development Chemist
Microbiologist
Mineralogist
Mycologist
Nuclear Medical Technologist
Nuclear Scientist
Organic Chemist
Organic Mass Spectrometerist
Parasitologist
Patent Examiner
Physicist
Process Development Chemist
Radio Chemist
Soil Chemist
Veterinary Scientist
Government
Agronomist
County Health Department Inspector
Federal Drug Administration Inspector
Food and Drug Analyst
Lobbyist
Regulatory Chemist
Safety Inspector
Education & Training
Art Conservator
Educator
Laboratory Manager
Museum Education Programs Director
Professor
Scientific Editor
Teacher
Technical Writer
Other
Anaesthesiologist
Analytical Chemist
Application Chemist
Brewer Lab Assistant
Chemical Engineer
Chemical Engineer Technician
Chemical Equipment Operator
Chemical Laboratory Technician
Chemical Plant Operator
Chemical Radiation Technologist
What can I do With A Major in....?
Color Development Chemist
Consumer Protection Specialist
Crime Laboratory Analyst
Dairy Technologist
Dentist
Dietician
Environment Health Specialist
Food Technologist
Genetic Counsellor
Health & Medicine
Industrial Manager
Industry & Business
Market Research Analyst
Narcotics Investigator
Nutritionist
Occupational Safety Inspector
Paint Formulation Chemist
Pathologist
Perfumer
Pest Control Technician
Petroleum Engineer
Pharmacist
Pharmacology Sales Representative
Physician
Polymer Chemist
Product Tester
Production Engineer
Pulp and Paper Chemist
Quality Assurance Manager
Radiation Health Specialist
Sanitarian
Serologist
Textile Dyes Analyst
Toxicologist
Translator of Scientific Documents
Wastewater Treatment Chemist
Water Purification Chemist
Wood Scientist
Hazardous Waste Manager
Chemistry Sites
Chemical Institute of Canada
http://www.cheminst.ca/
More Chemistry Sites
http://www.ncsu.edu/imse/1/chemistry.htm
A List of Chemistry Sites
http://www-jmg.ch.cam.ac.uk/data/c2k/
American Chemical Society
www.acs.org
Careers in Chemistry
World of Chemistry
http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/chemistry/
Science Careers
www.sciencecareers.org
What can I do With A Major in . . .?
Links for Chemists
www.liv.ac.uk/Chemistry/Links/links.html
Campus Access
www.campusaccess.com
Job Links for Scientists
http://www.chem.duke.edu/~bonk/Careers/C
hemCareers.html
Job Search for Chemical Engineers
www.interec.net/jobsearch/chemical.html
Chemistry Jobs
www.chemjobs.net
Career Catalysts for Chemists
www.chemploy.com
Careers in Canada
http://environmentalchemistry.com/careers/c
a/type/chemistry.html
Careers in Cereal Chemistry
http://www.aaccnet.org/membership/careers
brochure.asp
Royal Society of Chemistry
http://www.rsc.org/Gateway/Subject/Careers
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