Results day: why choose chemistry
Whatever your story, and wherever you’re headed next a chemistry qualification can help you get there. You will gain skills and knowledget that will help make a difference to the world. 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.
CHEMISTS FIXING THE FUTURE
Chief executive officer
Daniel is helping the world to reach net-zero carbon emissions by creating a way to turn manufacturers’ waste carbon dioxide into chemicals that can be used in everyday products.
Research fellow, battery recycling
Zubera is discovering ways to recycle precious materials from electric car batteries.
Market development manager
Vikki helps develop sustainable packaging with less carbon dioxide impact and the ability to reduce food waste.
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.
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