Your future in chemistry
Whatever your story, and wherever you’re headed next studying chemistry can help you get there. You will gain skills and knowledge that will help make a difference to the world. You could be developing life-changing medicines that save lives, innovating new products that transform the world we live in, or finding solutions for the pressures on energy, food, and water to help us become more sustainable.
CHEMISTS FIXING THE FUTURE
Professor and enterprise, partnerships and innovation lead
Ian’s research mitigates climate change and has led to the production of energy-generating coatings for buildings.
Senior science manager
Paul’s circular approach to manufacturing sugar means there is virtually zero waste and other useful products like bioethanol
Senior software developer
Aruna develops the search capability of a crystal structure database used by scientists to make new discoveries.
MORE PROFILES
Careers in chemistry A to Z
Looking for inspiration or ideas for your future? Browse our directory of profiles for roles and careers using chemistry to get started.
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS AT 16?
Options at 16
How to continue with chemistry including studying part-time and variations across the UK.
Earn while you learn
Understand the benefits of work-based qualifications, what you could be doing as an apprentice and how to apply.
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE
Fixing the future
Chemical scientists with their eye on the bigger picture: meet those who work to relieve the increasing pressures on the world’s resources.
Play the careers game
Find a career driven by your passion. Our interactive careers’ game matches your personality and interests with jobs.
GOING TO UNIVERSITY
Routes into university
Explanation of the general entry requirements to study chemistry at university and what you can do if you do not have the necessary qualifications.
Student finance
Find out how much university is likely to cost, where to apply for student finance and ideas on additional sources of income.
FIND OUT ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS
Which apprenticeship?
Discover which work-based science qualifications are available where you live and the different levels available
Search and apply
Understand how to search and apply for work-based qualifications such as an apprenticeship