A career in Chemistry ranges from what we touch, wear and use, to developing life-changing medicines or finding solutions for the pressures on energy, food, and water to help us to live more sustainably. Be inspired by chemists who are making the difference!
CHEMISTS MAKING THE DIFFERENCE
Chief technology officer and co-founder of a robotic chemists’ company
Benjamin explains how he’s innovating industry by creating robotic chemists who can speed up new discoveries
Analytical technician, plastics
Celine modifies the molecular structure of plastics so they can biodegrade in the natural environment
Secondary school science teacher
Alice teaches in a secondary school chemistry department helping her students thrive in the future
Research & development team leader - smart food labels
Giorgia leads a team at a small company that is helping to fight food waste by developing smart labels technology
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE
Make the difference game
Find a career driven by your passion. Our interactive careers’ game matches your personality and interests with jobs.
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.
FIND OUT ABOUT CHEMISTRY CAREERS
Job profiles
Real-life stories from real-life chemical scientists. Find out what jobs in chemistry can involve and the qualifications that will get you there.
What jobs can I do?
You could be developing solutions to society’s biggest challenges. Discover what you can do with a chemistry qualification.
WHAT ARE MY STUDY OPTIONS AT SCHOOL?
Options at 14
Find out the best way to continue with subjects that you like and will help you make a difference to the world.
Options at 16
How to continue with chemistry including studying part-time and variations across the UK.
WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS AFTER SCHOOL?
Options for higher education
Study chemistry and build valuable skills for your career – find out more about choosing a higher education qualification
Earn while you learn
Understand the benefits of work-based qualifications, what you could be doing as an apprentice and how to apply.