What are the careers opportunities after studying chemistry?

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Asked by rupa Gupta

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    PUSHPAK DHOOT | Contributor-Level 8

    5 years ago
    You can work withorganizations that deal with energy, oil and gas, plastics, water treatment, toiletries, pharmaceuticals food and drink, etc. Pharmaceutical industrieshire people from chemistry background. They research, design, develop, analyze, evaluate and regulate new and existing pharmaceutical drugs. You can work laboratories and healthcare units. Your major role of work would be investigating, diagnosing and finding effective treatment for diseases. You can work as aconsultantin government and private organizations especially in law firms, hospitals etc. You can work in the field research. Most of your work is in laboratories.
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    Asha Gaud Electronics and telecommunication engineering | Contributor-Level 8

    5 years ago
    Jobs directly related to your chemistry degree include:-
    1) Analytical chemist
    2)Biotechnologist
    3)Chemical engineer
    4)Healthcare scientist
    5)Forensic scientist
    6)Nanotechnologist
    7)Pharmacologist
    8)Research scientist (physical sciences)
    The main employers of chemistry graduates are in chemical and related industries such as :-
    1. Agrochemicals
    2. Metallurgical
    3. Petrochemicals
    4. Pharmaceuticals
    5. Toiletries
    Thank you.
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    Simran Srivastava

    2 years ago
    1. Research & Development
    2. Analytical Chemist
    3. Forensic Expert
    4. Data Scientist
    5. Chemical Engineer
    6. Quality Assurance officer.
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    pooja jadav | Guide-Level 11

    2 years ago
    Studying Chemistry can lead to jobs in cutting-edge technologies within Science and research as well as roles outside the laboratory. Continuing your study at Masters or Ph.D. level is a popular choice for Chemistry graduates. It gives you the chance to increase your knowledge in one of the branches studied during your degree, such as organic, inorganic, physical or analytical Chemistry. You may also specialise in areas of applied Chemistry. Such as cheminformatics or biochemistry, or develop knowledge in an area where Chemistry graduates may be in demand, for example, forensic nanotechnology and forensic investigation. Further study i
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    salma bee | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    Careers opportunities after studying chemistry
    Analytical Chemist
    Forensic Expert
    Cheminformatics
    Crystallography
    Chemical Engineer
    Industrial Management
    QC in Chemical Health & Safety
    Quality Assurance
    Regulatory Affairs
    Toxicology
    Quality Control
    Technical Support
    Formulation Chemistry
    Process Chemistry
    Hazardous Waste Management
    good luck.
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    Devanshu Arora

    5 years ago
    Studying chemistry opens doors to a range of sectors and opportunities, meaning your future career isn't restricted to the lab.
    Job options:-
    Jobs directly related to your degree include:
    Analytical chemist
    Biotechnologist
    Chemical engineer
    Healthcare scientist, clinical biochemistry
    Forensic scientist
    Nanotechnologist
    Pharmacologist
    Research scientist (physical sciences)
    Scientific laboratory technician
    Toxicologist
    Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
    Civil service fast streamer
    Environmental consultant
    Higher education lecturer
    Management consultant
    Nuclear engineer
    Patent attorney
    Science writer
    Secondary school teacher.
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    Monisha Barua | Guide-Level 15

    9 years ago
    Hi Rupa,
    The best rated institutes for M.Sc. include Indian Institute of Science (IISc.), Bangalore and Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). Other options to consider are medical biochemistry, medical microbiology, microbiology, biotechnology. Bioinformatics, environmental biotechnology, environmental sciences, physical oceanography, oceanography and coastal area studies, management education such as MBA, polymer science, food technology, forestry, wood science and technology, environmental management, sericulture technology, etc.
    Job opportunities exist in research and development institutions, industries related to textiles, petro
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