Your future in chemistry

Whatever your story, and wherever you’re headed next studying chemistry can help you get there. You will gain skills and knowledge that will help make a difference to the world. You could be developing life-changing medicines that save lives, innovating new products that transform the world we live in, or finding solutions for the pressures on energy, food, and water to help us become more sustainable.

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CHEMISTS FIXING THE FUTURE

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Professor and enterprise, partnerships and innovation lead

Ian’s research mitigates climate change and has led to the production of energy-generating coatings for buildings. 

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Senior science manager

Paul’s circular approach to manufacturing sugar means there is virtually zero waste and other useful products like bioethanol

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Senior software developer

Aruna develops the search capability of a crystal structure database used by scientists to make new discoveries.

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Careers in chemistry A to Z

Looking for inspiration or ideas for your future? Browse our directory of profiles for roles and careers using chemistry to get started.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS AT 16?

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Options at 16

How to continue with chemistry including studying part-time and variations across the UK.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Which apprenticeship?

Discover which work-based science qualifications are available where you live and the different levels available

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Search and apply

Understand how to search and apply for work-based qualifications such as an apprenticeship