Whether you want a career in or outside of the lab, studying chemistry will provide you with essential training for many positions in industry, education and research.
From the food we eat to the batteries that power our phones, chemistry plays an important role in everyday life. Studying this central science will arm you with valuable knowledge of chemicals and chemical processes that underpin nature, technology, medicines and consumer products.
The chemical sector will play an important role in Australia’s future. As the need for chemical research and development rises in areas such as renewable energy, chemistry graduates could see an increase in career opportunities to support these technological changes.
A chemistry degree will also teach you transferable skills in communication and problem solving, making you employable across a range of careers.
Chemistry opens doors to a variety of opportunities. You will be a skilled investigator and desired by employers in the public and private sector.
In Australia’s STEM Workforce 2020 report, close to two-thirds of employed chemistry graduates were working as either professionals or mangers - making up the highest percentage of natural and physical science graduates working as managers.
Potential career paths include roles such as chemist, quality assurance manager, research scientist, or lab manager. To discover opportunities across other industries, explore the list below.
As career opportunities span a range of roles and industries, salary trends depend on the area you decide to work. PayScale reports that Bachelor of Science graduates who major in chemistry earn an average annual salary of $73,000 in Australia.
