• Chemists and biochemists are in continual demand. Many students with degrees in chemistry or biochemistry choose to pursue an advanced degree in graduate school, or to attend medical, dental, pharmacology, or veterinary schools. Chemists, however, are important in a wide spectrum of fields.
  • In industry, chemists and biochemists work on projects such as new product development and testing for substances important in products ranging from common household goods to exotic pharmaceuticals. Chemists and biochemists are also needed in the broad area of environmental chemistry. In addition to the areas of industrial hygiene and waste treatment, environmental chemists are required in toxicology where a knowledge of both chemistry and biological systems is important. Environmental chemists are required to measure toxins in the environment, conduct research into the reactions and biochemical reaction mechanisms of possible pollutants, and to help provide insights into the development of new compounds which are less toxic to humankind and the environment.