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Chemists study chemicals and materials and how they behave under different conditions.
You'll usually need a degree qualification to become a chemist. Subjects include:
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science and 2 or 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, including chemistry. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You'll need:
Depending on your role, you could:
You'll usually be able to find work with a wide range of employers including the NHS, public health laboratories, research institutes and government agencies. As a chemist working in industry, you could be involved in research and development, patent work, health and safety or forensic science. You could also move into teaching or a career in the media. As an experienced chemist you could work towards chartered status like Chartered Chemist (CChem) and Chartered Scientist (CSci).
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