What Can I Do With A Major In Chemistry

Chemistry is the science that researches and analyzes the properties of substances and the changes they undergo. The field influences nearly every aspect of modern-day life, making chemists essential in evaluating critical issues that we face every day. Chemical research causes change in diverse areas, such as medicine, pesticide application or consumer electronics. The work done by chemists helps to formulate government policies and shape the communities in our world.

Students graduating with a chemistry major find a wide range of career choices including, chemistry, medicine, law, business, chemical physics, environmental science, and secondary school teaching. Graduates are often employed in areas of research and development, regulatory and quality assurance, pharmaceuticals, and food. Chemistry professionals are found working in the private sector as well as for state and local governments and for federal agencies.

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Agronomist
Industrial Waste Inspector
Anesthesiologist (MD)
Materials Scientist
Biochemist
Metallurgist
Biophysicist
Middle School Teacher
Chemical Engineer
Nuclear Fuels Research Engineer
Chemist
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Chemical Engineer
Occupational Health Specialist
Chemistry Professor
Pathologist (MD)
Chemistry Technologist
Perfumer
Chemical Oceanographer
Petroleum Engineer
Conservation Scientist
Pharmacist
Crime Lab Analyst
Pharmacologist
Cytologist
Plant Breeder
Dairy Technologist
Radiation Protection Engineer
Dentist (DDS)
Resource Recovery Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Safety Inspector
Fire Prevention Engineer
Sales Rep (Chemicals & Drugs)
Food & Drug Inspector
Sanitary Engineer
Food Technologist
Scientific Publications Editor
Forensic Science Technicians
Soil Scientist
High School Teacher
Solid Waste Disposal Administrator
Horticulturist
Technical Publications Writer
Hospital Administrator
Toxicologist
Hydrographer
Veterinarian (VMD)
Hydrologist
Water Pollution Control Inspector
Industrial Air Pollution Analyst

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