If you elect to study chemistry in the Sixth Form then the chart below shows some of the employment areas for which you will be qualified to move onto in the future.

People qualified to move into these work areas will be in high demand in the years to come and so not only will such people embark upon a stimulating and professionally fulfilling career, they will also find themselves well rewarded by a society increasingly in need of their skills.

You should also note that the study of Chemistry both at A level and at degree level develops exactly the key skills so much in demand from prospective employers e.g. logical deductive thought processes and high level problem solving ability.

Scientific

Managerial

Financial

Legal

Medical

Non-medical

Doctor

Teacher

Research and dev.

Banking

Barrister

Veterinary science

Researcher

Production

Accountancy

Solicitor

Forensic science

Chemical engineer

Marketing

Stock Market

Patent agent

Pathology

Chemical industry

Sales

Medicinal chemistry

Pharmaceuticals

Human Resources

Dentistry

Biochemistry

Pharmacy

Biotechnology

Nursing

Agrochemicals

Materials science

Metallurgy

ICT

Science journalism

Other useful careers links can be found at SET and RSC.