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[*] posted on 17-8-2006 at 08:30
Careers in Chemistry


I hope I have the right thread here, if not, sorry for the bother of moving.

I was wondering what kinds of careers are possible with the focus on chemistry or related fields. My parents have always wanted me to be a medical doctor (mostly because my father is a doctor and the pay can be good), but lately I've been looking into other career opportunities. How does a Ph.D degree play into getting jobs? What about a Masters degree? Does the university in which you received your degrees make a large difference in the types of careers open to you? What kinds of work can be done in the industrial setting? What are the daily stresses in working in a chemistry-related field?

Thanks for any responses.

[Edited on 17-8-2006 by bereal511]




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