Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- Chemistry BSc/MChem
- Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc/MChem
- Chemistry with Management BSc/MSci
Example job titles
- Analytical Chemist
- Audit Trainee
- Chemistry Technician
- Corporate Tax Trainee
- Formula 1 Motorsport Trackside Analyst
- Formulation Technician
- Graduate Data Scientist
- Management Trainee
- Marketing Executive
- Oil Broker
- Quality Control Specialist
- Research Associate
- Secondary School Science Teacher
- Sustainability Intern
- Technical Chemist
Example employers
- Amazon
- Amplifi Capital
- BDO
- Centrica
- EY
- L'Oréal
- National Grid
- Nationwide Building Society
- Pfizer
- Royal Dutch Shell
- Tesla Motors
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2021/22 cohort 1 | 85 |
| % response rate | 70% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 62% |
| Further study, training or research | 24% |
| Self-employed/own business | |
| Other 3 | 10% |
| Unemployed 4 | 3% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
A Chemistry degree opens doors to diverse careers both in and outside the laboratory. Graduates develop excellent problem-solving abilities and think logically about complex challenges. They apply their knowledge to real-world issues like vaccine development, sustainable packaging, and climate change solutions. The versatile skills gained are valued across many sectors, including finance, IT, and marketing.
Industries
Chemistry plays a vital role across manufacturing, medicine development, and environmental solutions. Key sectors include biotechnology, cosmetics, petrochemicals, and textiles, where chemists work in both specialist and business roles.
Occupations
Modern chemistry careers combine traditional skills with cutting-edge technology. Chemists work on diverse projects from vaccine discovery and medical testing to electric vehicle optimisation and climate solutions. Graduates can pursue specialist scientific roles or apply their transferable skills in broader business positions.
Further study
Some Chemistry graduates undertake further study at master's or PhD level to increase their knowledge of one of the branches studied during their degree, such as organic, inorganic, physical or analytical chemistry. Some graduates pursue vocational qualifications such as a PGCE to train as teachers, undertake graduate entry into medicine or work as health care scientists.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?