Chemistry

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About Chemistry

Chemistry is fundamental. To understand why a diamond is hard, or why soap gets us clean, requires an understanding of Chemistry. To design a synthetic fibre, a life-saving drug, or a space capsule requires knowledge of Chemistry. The behaviour of atoms, molecules, and ions determines the sort of world we have to live in, our shapes and sizes, and even how we feel on a given day. So Chemistry is worth studying.

Chemistry is a worthwhile discipline too because it prepares us for the real world. A University graduate with a degree in Chemistry is in a good position to choose a useful and interesting career.

Food Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Dyestuff Chemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Chemical Information, Chemical Sales - the list of career possibilities is long and varied. Even in times when unemployment rates are generally high, the Chemist remains the Scientist most in demand.

Chemists are very much involved in tackling the problems faced by our modern society. More...