Choose chemistry and you could be developing life-changing medicines, or helping to innovate industry by creating a new type of biodegradable plastic. Chemical scientists all over the world are working on humanity’s most pressing issues. What do you care most about?
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
REAL STORIES TO INSPIRE YOUR CAREER
Patent attorney
Charley explains how he makes an impact by helping inventors get legal protection for their new inventions and medicines
Development chemist, printing and inks
Mariam shares how she makes custom inks for their customers so they can safely print on food (like eggs) and food packaging providing vital information to the public
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?
Going to university
Ideas to help you decide what and where you want to study including alternative routes.
Earn while you learn
Understand the benefits of work-based qualifications, what you could be doing as an apprentice and how to apply.