Chemists

(NOC 2112)
+20.91%
 

Requirement

Most chemists require a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline such as biochemistry. Those conducting research or teaching in a post-secondary establishment usually require a master's or doctoral degree. A master's or doctoral degree is usually required for employment as a research chemist.

Most recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree, and almost 2 in 5 have a graduate degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Useful Experience/Skills

Project management
Team project work
Proposal writing
Making presentations
Financial management
Committee work on environmental ethics

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Chemistry
Physics
Math
English

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Physical Sciences Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Chemistry Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York, US

Related Program(s):
Chemistry (BA) (BS) Bachelor; Honours
Chemistry (MS) Master
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Chemistry Bachelor
Chemistry and Pharmacy 3 + 1 Program Bachelor
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University of Kent
Canterbury, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Chemistry with Forensic Science (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Chemistry (MChem) Master
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University of Sussex
Brighton, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Chemistry (MChem) Master
Chemistry with Summer Research Placements (MChem) Master
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University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Science | Chemistry Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Modified on January 26, 2022