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Hello, and welcome back!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re not familiar with our series – this blog is all about the surprising job roles you could do within different subject areas. Check out our history and art and design blogs, if you\u2019re interested in hearing more.<\/strong><\/p>\n This time round we\u2019ll be delving into the world of science. Specifically, Chemistry!<\/p>\n Have you always aspired to be the cool scientist from the movies? Do you get a thrill from watching your experiments come to life? You know all your symbols and can easily tell the difference between your acids, your neutrals and your alkalis.<\/p>\n If this is the case, perhaps you\u2019ve already considered a career in Chemistry. A career in Chemistry can be exciting. Your role will be to discover things \u2013 but through scientific ways.<\/p>\n So, let\u2019s have a look at some career paths\u2026<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a chemist, you\u2019re a type of investigator. But instead of solving crimes your role is to study materials. Your job is to find out what happens when you put them under different circumstances, and from there you\u2019ll report back what you\u2019ve found. You\u2019ll test products or substances to see if they\u2019re safe or can help us in any way.<\/p>\n To become a chemist, there are three different routes.<\/p>\n You can study Chemistry, or something similar, at university level. If you choose this route, you will generally be expected to go on to study at postgraduate level.<\/p>\n There is also the option of doing a degree apprenticeship, this can take from 3 to 5 years to complete. Usually, you\u2019d choose a course titled something like \u2018Science Technician or \u2018Science Research\u2019.<\/p>\n There is also the option to work your way up the career ladder. Starting as a laboratory technician. If this is the route for you, it\u2019s worth bearing in mind that these roles may ask for some qualifications. So, make sure you check before applying.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/woman-holding-a-blood-sample.jpg” alt=”Female chemist analysing a sample of blood in a test tube” title_text=”woman-holding-a-blood-sample” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As opposed to a Chemist, as a Forensic Scientist, your work does help solve crimes. Your role is to investigate physical evidence that\u2019s found by the police. \u00a0You do this to find out what the evidence can tell you that could be important to the case. This helps build a clearer picture of what happened.<\/p>\n If you think a career that combines science and policing might be for you, this could be the pathway to consider.<\/p>\n To become a Forensic Scientist, you can study chemistry or another science at degree level. There is also the option to study Forensic Science. If you choose to do a degree in Chemistry, some jobs might ask you do study Forensic Science at postgraduate level. Make sure you check!<\/p>\n Alternatively, you can pursue the apprenticeship route. This would be at degree level. You\u2019d have to get the right qualifications first, to be accepted to these apprenticeship programs.<\/p>\n If you do have a Chemistry degree and lots of laboratory experience, some employers will be happy to consider individuals for a role in their team.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/person-holding-a-flask.jpg” alt=”A chemist analysing contents in a flask whilst holding it” title_text=”person-holding-a-flask” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Similarly to a chemist, a clinical researcher conducts experiments and studies the results. But this role is in the world of medicine. As a clinical researcher you\u2019d either be testing new medicines or existing ones. You\u2019d be a part of a team that decides whether the drug is safe to use. This could be a new medication or a vaccination that needs improving.<\/p>\n You will need a degree in Chemistry, another life science or Medicine to do this role. There\u2019s also the option of postgraduate qualifications. This is a very desirable role, so it may be worth pursuing that extra qualification \u2013 some jobs may ask for it.<\/p>\n There is also the degree apprenticeship route, this isn\u2019t as common a path. But it is still a possibility.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/gmacs.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/packet-of-tablets.jpg” alt=”packets scattered about containing red and white tablets” title_text=”packet-of-tablets” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Choosing to study a science can be beneficial to you and the community you live in. Many advancements that have happened in recent years are all thanks to science. Perhaps if chemistry is the pathway for you, you\u2019ll join the ranks of those who have made a big difference. You never know, you might be the next Marie Curie!<\/p>\n Remember to follow us on our social media to stay up to date with all things GMACS. Check us out on Twitter<\/a> or Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello, and welcome back! If you\u2019re not familiar with our series – this blog is all about the surprising job roles you could do within different subject areas. Check out our history and art and design blogs, if you\u2019re interested in hearing more. This time round we\u2019ll be delving into the world of science. 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Chemist<\/h2>\n
Forensic Scientist<\/h2>\n
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