RSC - Advancing the Chemical Sciences


Education

 

Support for Careers Advisers


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We provide a wide range of careers information and advice for students who are interested in finding out about opportunities in the chemical sciences. Much of this material - including our Employee Profiles, careers leaflets and posters - is available free of charge from our Education Department. 

We recently commissioned an independent study to investigate the economic benefits of having a degree. The results showed that chemistry graduates fare very well financially compared with graduates of many other disciplines. Read the report below 'The Economic Benefits of Higher Education Qualifications' for more details.


General

Employee Profiles

An insight into the life of chemical scientists in a wide range of careers

The Economic Benefits of Higher Education Qualifications

28 February 2005

Schools and Colleges

Downloadable Files

Choosing a degree - the essential guide A
Interested in Chemical Sciences but not sure about the next step? This guide shows what jobs are possible and where and how to find out more.
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Choosing a degree - the essential guide B
Interested in Chemical Sciences but not sure what degree to do? This guide describes what different types of degree course are available.
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How far have we come with science?
A booklet highlighting the opportunities for scientists
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Life Beyond Exams
Careers guidance for post-16 students
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Chemistry in our community
Emphasises the role of chemistry in our everyday lives
PowerPoint presentationPowerPoint presentation (1462k)  

Lecturers' notes to support 'Chemistry in our community'
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Chemistry: More than white coats
Highlights the career opportunities available to those with a chemistry qualification
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Lecturers' notes to support 'Chemistry: more than white coats'
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Natural or man-made chemicals
Underlines some common misconceptions about chemistry and the effects of chemicals
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Lecturers' notes to support 'Natural or Man-made chemicals'
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Handout to support 'Natural or Man-made chemicals'
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FE Colleges and Universities

HE Careers Advisers' Conference

Details of the workshops held at Burlington House in July 2005 and 2007, including PowerPoint slides of the presentations

Undergraduate skills record

A framework for skills recording and development to be used throughout your undergraduate study

Contact and Further Information

Education Department
Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7440 3344
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 9825