Chemistry Major Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Chemistry
Chemistry studies the substances of which matter is composed and investigates their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change.
The B.S. degree program in chemistry is designed for students preparing for graduate work or other research work in industry or government laboratories, as well as for medical, dental, and other professional schools. Although the B.S. degree program is challenging, it provides serious and talented students with the depth and breadth in chemistry, as well as in other sciences, needed for careers in scientific research. The B.S. degree provides preparation for a wide range of career choices, including research, but also those careers described below under the B.A. programs.
The B.A. degree program in chemistry is primarily intended for students planning to enter professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, or law, but are also great preparation for careers in business, scientific writing, or teaching. The B.A. program offers greater flexibility, making it possible to combine the study of chemistry or biochemistry with course work in other fields or additional majors, ultimately providing a more diverse background.
If you are interested in the chemistry major or minor, take IUB’s Chemistry Placement Exam (CPE) online. The results of the CPE will determine your placement level for your initial IUB chemistry course. For more details on the CPE, contact the Department of Chemistry at (812) 855-2700.
For more information on the Chemistry major, visit the departmental website and the College of Arts & Sciences Academic Bulletin.
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Chemists
- Clinical Research Coordinators
- Natural Sciences Managers
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Animal Scientists
- Biochemical Engineers
- Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Chemical Technicians
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Forensic Science Technicians
- Materials Scientists
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Realistic
- Investigative
- Enterprising
Chemistry Major Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Solve Problems
- Compute
Physical or Technical
- Hand Dexterity
- Inspect or Test
Communication
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Creative
- Conceptualize
- Demonstrate Foresight
Student Organizations
- Alpha Chi Sigma (AXSigma Epsilon)
- STEM Outreach at Indiana University (STEM Outreach)
- Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society at Indiana University (SAACS)
- Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS at IUB)
- Pre-Health Professionals Club
- Women in Science at Indiana University (WinS @ IU)
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.