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 Northern British Columbia
Prince George, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Chemistry/Computer Science Joint Major Bachelor
Chemistry/Mathematics and Statistics Joint Major Bachelor
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University of South Alabama
Mobile, Alabama, US

Related Program(s):
Chemistry (BS) Bachelor
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, Massachusetts, US

Related Program(s):
Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry Doctorate
Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry Master
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Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Chemistry (BSc) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Capilano University
North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Science - General Bachelor
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Chemistry Bachelor; Honours
Chimie Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022