University courses

University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

Explore a pathway

Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

Choose a branch, then a career.

Selected careerChemist

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

  • Sciences

    English and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly requested. Science grades matter more for science degrees. No single national grade is stored. International GCSEs are not automatically accepted as GCSEs.

A-level subjects

  • Chemistry

    Chemistry is required. Mathematics is often recommended and sometimes required.

University courses

  • Chemistry

    Direct qualifying route. The standard degree route. Some research jobs expect a postgraduate qualification.

  • Pharmacy

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Biological sciences

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Biochemistry

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

Possible careers

  • Chemist

    Direct qualifying route. The standard degree route. Some research jobs expect a postgraduate qualification.

  • Forensic scientist

    Alternative route. Analytical chemistry is a recognised background.

  • Secondary school teacher

    Alternative route. Chemistry can be a teaching subject. Teacher training is additional.

  • Pharmacist

    Related, but not enough on its own. Chemistry does not replace the MPharm.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.