Chemistry

Do you want to understand what we and the world we live in are made of on the molecular level and what laws govern chemical reactions and processes? Are you interested in how compounds and materials are created? Majoring in Chemistry at York can help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare you for a career centered in the scientific world where research, development and consulting are but a few of the options at your disposal following graduation and where job options can range from studying medicines to creating new perfume fragrances.

Career Options in Chemistry

This list is not exhaustive but provides an idea of what options graduates have and what they have gone on to do. Some options are more directly associated with a Chemistry degree than others.

  • Agronomist
  • Analytic Chemist
  • Anesthetist
  • Biochemist
  • Bioinformatics Specialist
  • Biomedical Engineer
  • Biotechnology Investment Analyst
  • Botanist
  • Brewmaster
  • Chemical Engineer
  • Chemical Safety Engineer
  • Chemical Sales Rep
  • Clinical Chemist
  • Crime Scene Analyst
  • Cytologist
  • Cytotechnologist
  • Ecologist
  • Embryologist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Fisheries Consultant
  • Food and Drug Inspector
  • Food Scientist
  • Forensic Chemist
  • Forensic Scientist
  • Fragrance Developer
  • Geneticist
  • Hazardous Materials Manager
  • Health and Safety Inspector
  • Hydrologist
  • Immunologist
  • Inorganic Chemist
  • Materials Researcher
  • Materials Tester
  • Medical Illustrator
  • Medical Researcher
  • Metallurgist
  • Microbiologist
  • Mycologist
  • Optometrist
  • Organic Mass Spectrometrist
  • Parasitologist
  • Pathologist
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Pharmacologist
  • Physician
  • Policy Advisor
  • Pollution Analyst
  • Professor
  • Radiologist
  • Researcher
  • Soil Tester
  • Teacher
  • Toxicologist
  • Water Quality Inspector

Some of these career choices may require additional education or preparation in the form of graduate studies, experiential education or professional formative courses and exams. For a more in-depth description of some of the careers mentioned above visit Career Cruising (login information can be found on the home page of the Career Centre's online system) or the National Occupational Classification website.