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Career perspectives for Chemistry
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Chemistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Specialisations within Chemistry
- Organic
- Analytical
- Physical
- Inorganic
- Biochemistry
Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Chemistry
- Laboratory techniques skills
- Mathematical/numerical abilities
- Analysis and problem solving
- Time management and organisation
- Monitoring/maintaining records and data
- Teamwork
- Research and presentation
- IT and technology
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Chemistry who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs of graduates of Chemistry (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemistry at Imperial College of Science
30% | Information Technology Professionals |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
15% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | |
5% | Media Professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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