Careers using chemistry (Click on the links to find out more!)

Requiring Level 3 qualifications

Agricultural inspector

Agricultural inspectors are responsible for the standards and regulations in farming.


Broadcast engineer

Broadcast engineers make sure programmes are broadcast at the right time and of the highest quality


Entry with level 2 qualifications


Animal technician

Animal technicians are responsible for the day-to-day needs of laboratory animals.


Aromatherapist

Aromatherapists use oils to promote emotional wellbeing.


Requiring a degree qualification


Astronaut

Astronauts fly spacecraft or work as part of the crew.


Botanist

Botanists study all forms of plant life and have many different job roles in lots of areas.


Chemical engineer

Chemical engineers research and design machinery used to turn raw materials into everyday products.


Dentist

Diagnose and treat teeth and mouth problems, work to prevent dental disease, and promote oral health


Geoscientist

Geoscientists study the structure of the Earth and how it was formed over time.


Geotechnician

Geotechnicians work with geoscientists to collect and analyse data from soil, rocks and water.


Homeopath

Homeopaths create natural remedies to try and stimulate the body’s healing process.


Oceanographer

Oceanographers use knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and geology to study seas and oceans.


Pathologist

Pathologists diagnose disease by examining cells, tissue samples, and sometimes performing autopsies


Psychiatrist

Psychiatrists are doctors who diagnose and treat patients with mental health problems.


Surgeon

Surgeons carry out operations and medical procedures on patients.


Biomedical engineer

Biomedical engineers design, develop, and maintain equipment used for diagnosis.


Biomedical scientist

Biomedical scientists carry out a range of scientific tests to help diagnose and treat diseases.


Brewery worker

You could be working on the whole of the beer production cycle, or just part of it.


Chiropractor

Chiropractors manipulate joints, bones, and soft tissue to control pain/prevent recurring injuries.


Dental hygienist

Offer advice, information and treatments to prevent and treat tooth decay and gum disease


Dietitian

A dietitian is a specialist who gives people advice on food, health, and nutrition.


Ecologist

Ecologists look at relationships in the natural world.


Environmental health officer

Environmental health officers make sure homes and work places are safe, hygienic and healthy.


Food scientist

Food scientists develop and test different foods, making sure they are safe for humans to eat.


General practitioner

General practitioners (GPs) are doctors who provide medical services to people in their practice.


Hospital doctor

A hospital doctor diagnoses and treats illness and disease in patients admitted to hospital.


Medical illustrator

Medical illustrators produce photographs, videos and graphical images for use in healthcare.


Medical secretary

Medical secretaries provide administrative and secretarial support to the medical sector.


Meteorologist

Meteorologists analyse and forecast the weather.


Microbiologist

Microbiologists use microscopes to study micro-organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and algae.


Mining engineer

Join a multi-billion dollar global industry providing the minerals we need for a low carbon future.


Offshore drilling worker

Offshore drilling workers work in a variety of roles on oil or gas rigs.


Paediatrician

Paediatricians diagnose and treat health conditions that affect babies, children and young people.


Petroleum engineer

Petroleum engineers are involved in all parts of the oil and gas production process.


Pharmacologist

Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on animals, people and plants.


Primary school teacher

Primary school teachers teach children from the ages of four to 11


Radiographer

Radiographers use equipment to diagnose or treat patients who are ill or injured.


Secondary school teacher

Secondary school teachers teach children from the ages of 11 to 18.


Veterinary nurse

Veterinary nurses help look after sick animals.


Veterinary surgeon

Veterinary surgeons look after sick and injured animals.


Zookeeper

Zookeepers look after animals in zoos, safari parks, aquariums and sometimes in the wild.