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Chemistry career ladder

If you enjoy Chemistry, use this ladder to explore work connected with materials, reactions, health and laboratory thinking.

Chemistry career ladder poster
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The archived career ladders grouped occupations by broad minimum training levels. Treat the poster as a map of possibilities, then verify current entry requirements.

Related occupations

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A subject can lead in several directions; the daily work matters more than the subject label alone.

Chemistry

Pharmacist

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Chemistry

Radiation Therapist

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Chemistry

Medical Practitioner

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Chemistry

Environmental Engineer

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How to use this ladder well

  1. Circle several roles. Do not select only the most familiar title.
  2. Compare the real tasks. Look at work settings, tools, people contact and responsibility.
  3. Check current requirements. Qualifications and registration can change after a poster is published.
  4. Test one option. Use a conversation, open day, short course or work experience placement.