Careers in Chemistry

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

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

Teaching Service

Chemistry teacher in secondary schools, lecturer in universities, polytechnic or colleges of Education, Laboratory assistant in schools and universities.

Industrial Sector

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

Entrepreneur

A chemist, from his knowledge of training, can become a successful entrepreneur in manufacturing, sales of goods, consultancy service, laboratory service, etc.

The following careers are linked to Chemistry: Chemistry engineers, Laboratory Assistants, Agriculturist, Medical doctors, veterinary doctors, Nursegeologists, Pharmacists, biochemists, etc.