Postgraduate students Tom Burwell, Hiba Azim and Ethan Norman, wearing lab coats and safety goggles looking at a computer monitor showing cyclic voltamogram

A career in chemistry – your questions answered

Dr Darren Walsh explains how a degree from our School of Chemistry opens a world of possibility

A degree from our world-leading School of Chemistry will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the job market once you graduate

Our courses are designed to set you apart from the competition, and we’re proud that four in five of our students land highly skilled jobs within 15 months of graduating.

You might have a clear picture of what industry you’d like to pursue once you finish your chemistry degree or maybe you're excited to explore your options. 

Whatever stage you’re at, we are here to help and guide you on your journey from student to success story.

Our chemistry admissions tutor, Dr Darren Walsh, answers some of your career questions and discusses the skills you can gain throughout your degree and the industries our students have gone into after graduation.

Chemistry admissions tutor Dr Darren Walsh explains how our courses can prepare you for a wide range of roles.

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