Alisdair McKibben is our adviser for Chemistry. Use the following resources to explore options with a degree in Chemistry. If you would like further advice, please make an appointment with Alisdair.
Chemistry
| What can I do with my degree? - Chemistry (Prospects) |
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This article provides an overview of the skills gained throughout your degree, job options, career areas, further study, case studies, contacts and resources. |
| School of Natural and Computing Sciences UG destination information (2020-21) |
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Data on what School of Natural and Computing Sciences undergraduates were doing 15 months after finishing their studies.
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| What Do Graduates Do? (UK) |
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Find out what graduates in your subject went on to do after graduation. This survey is carried out nationally every year.
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| Royal Society for Chemistry |
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Largest organisation in Europe for advancing chemical sciences. |
| Chemseer |
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This site is primarily designed to aid chemists in their search for employment. Also included are links to online chemistry and chemistry-related journals, some links to chemistry related companies and to UK academic establishments. |
| Sample CV - Chemistry (5th year) |
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This is a sample CV for a final year Chemistry student.
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| How to succeed as a Scientist |
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This practical guide explains how you can develop the skills required to build a successful career in academia and beyond.
This book is available to borrow from the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Please check the library catalogue for details. |
| Equate Scotland - support for women finding jobs in STEM sectors |
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Organisation supporting the recruitment of women into STEM sectors. They offer training opportunities and a network for connecting with fellow students. There is also a listing of jobs and placements. |
| Student report on the benefits of attending a Science and Careers event |
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A PhD student in Chemistry writes about her experience of attending a Science and Careers event.
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| Physicaloxy.com |
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Search for current academic positions in Schools of Physical and Earth Sciences at universities across the world. |
Looking for career options with your degree subject?
Here are some areas you might be interested in:
- Chemical Scientific Services
- Energy Production
- Engineering Specialisms
- Exploration
- Manufacturing and Process
- Physical Scientific Services
- Scientific Technical Support
Don't forget that many graduate jobs are open to people from any degree subject. If you want to find out more, have a look at our Explore your options section or speak to one of our Careers Advisers.