Careers in Chemistry

Chemistry is one of the subjects a science student must pass at credit level before progressing to university to study science-related courses.

The Job opportunities available for students with a knowledge of Chemistry include:

Teaching Service:

Teaching jobs like chemistry teacher in secondary schools, lecturer in universities, polytechnic or colleges of Education, and Laboratory assistant in schools and universities are available to chemistry students.

Industrial Sector:

Chemists and Laboratory technologists are needed in all good manufacturing industries e.g. chemicals, mining, petroleum, cement factories, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, textiles, glass, paint, soap, and detergents.

Entrepreneur:

With their knowledge from training, chemists can become successful entrepreneurs in manufacturing, sales of goods, consultancy services, laboratory services, etc.

The following careers are linked to Chemistry: Chemical engineers, Laboratory Assistants, Agriculturists, Medical doctors, Veterinary doctors, Nurses, Geologists, Pharmacists, Biochemists, etc.