Three reasons to pick a career in chemistry

1. You could earn more than the national average salary

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What will I earn?

As a chemist, your salary could be £7,500 above the UK median!

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What jobs can I do?

Find out what you can do with a chemistry qualification.

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It’s just for fun!

This quiz shows how studying chemistry can open doors to many different careers. It’s not designed to tell you what you should or shouldn’t want to be!

2. The world needs chemists more than ever

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Thinking about university?

There are plenty of options for getting into uni, even if you don’t get the results you’re after.

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Want to learn and earn?

Work-based training in chemistry is an option. Explore apprentice routes into chemistry

3. You can change the world and make a difference!

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Fix the future

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Chemistry has an important role in solving global issues – be part of the solution.

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Save lives

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Chemistry is improving health and society across the world – you can be making a difference

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Innovate industry

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Video snapshots of real-life chemical scientists who are using their skills to help improve how industry runs.

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Challenge opinions

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A collection of short videos showcasing careers in chemical science that challenge current thinking.

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Be the catalyst

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Chemical scientists sparking change: video profiles from industry, research, business and education.