Why choose chemistry?

Getting your exam results or thinking about your future career? A chemistry career could be what your looking for, with so many opportunities and doors to unlock.

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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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Discover well-paid careers in chemistry - from forensics to pharmaceuticals

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Employers near me?

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2. The world needs chemists more than ever. Here’s how to get started.

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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!

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Fix the future

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

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Save lives

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