Where can your chemistry degree take you?
- Analytical chemist
- Forensic chemist
- Drug development and synthesis
- Research management
- Synthetic chemist
- Laboratory Technician
- Teaching
- Marketing and Sales
- Science publishing and journalism
- Environmental chemist
- Scientific computing
- Patents
Possible employers include:
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnology companies
- Water boards
- Mining companies
- Petroleum refineries
- Cosmetics manufacturers
- Plastics and polymer industries
- Food and drink processors
- Chemical suppliers
- Health and medical product manufacturers
- Agrochemical companies
- Solar-cell manufacturers
- Environmental organisations
- State and Federal governments and Local Councils
Professional associations
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science with Advanced Studies with a specialisation in chemistry are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Starting salaries
The following websites provide data on average starting salaries for university graduates:
Career links
These chemistry related websites may be of use when applying for jobs:
- Royal Australian Chemisty Institute
- Chemical and Engineering News
- About.com: Chemistry
- New Scientist Jobs
- Australian Academy of Science