There are several career pathways for those who major in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The main pathways include opportunities in industry, academia, and government. In addition to medicine and research, majors can have careers in fields such as patent law, food science, and forensics. Listed below are a few of the companies and agencies that hire chemists.
INDUSTRY
Chemical
Pharmaceutical
Electronics
Petrochemical
Forensics
Consumer Products
Medical Products
ACADEMIA
Professor (Ph.D. granting university or 4-year college)
High school teacher
GOVERNMENT
National Laboratories
Forensics
Environmental
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OTHER CAREERS (ADVANCED DEGREES NECESSARY)
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Law - Intellectual Property and Patents
Marketing
Finance
Last Updated: 07/28/2024 15:43