1. …in the cosmetics you use
There are many reasons to study chemistry, whether you are pursuing a career in science or not.
…in the cosmetics you use
…in the food you eat
…in the air you breathe
…in the soaps you use
…in the water you drink
…in the clothes you wear
…in the medicines you take
Chemistry sometimes is called the "central science" because it often connects other sciences to each other, such as biology, physics, geology and environmental science.

2. Task 1: Click on the link below
Task 1: Click on the link below. You should find 10 reasons to study chemistry.
Pick the 5 you think are the most important reasons for you. Note them down on your worksheet.

3. Task 2: Click on the link below
Task 2: Click on the link below. Try to find out what transferable skills you will get from studying chemistry (HINT: try page 2).
Note them down on your worksheet.

4. Task 3: Click on “careers” to find a list of careers.
All the careers mentioned have been identified by My World of Work (Skills Development Scotland) as benefitting from studying chemistry or science.
This list will not be complete but is there to give you an idea of jobs for which chemistry and science are useful.
Your task is to click on the link for 1 career each. You should both complete your job research worksheet for the 2 jobs.

5. Archaeologist
Actuary
Agricultural engineer
Ambulance paramedic
Astronaut
Astronomer
Beauty consultant
Beauty therapist
Biochemist
Biologist
Biomedical scientist
Biotechnologist
Brewery worker
Chemical engineer
Chemical engineering technician
Chemical plant process operator
Chemist
Chiropodist
Civil engineering technician
Clinical psychologist
Conservator
Data analyst statistician
Dental hygienist
Dental nurse
Dental therapist
Dentist
Dietitian
Dispensing optician
Distillery manager
Doctor - GP
Doctor - Hospital
Drilling engineer
Embalmer
Energy engineer
Environmental consultant
Farm manager
Food scientist
Forensic scientist
Gas service technician
Geneticist
Geoscientist
Health and safety adviser
Health promotion specialist
Laboratory technician
Leakage operative
Midwife
Materials engineer
Materials technician
Medical physicist
Medical sales representative
Meteorologist
Nuclear engineer
Nurse
Offshore service technician
Offshore drilling worker
Offshore roustabout
Operational researcher
Optometrist
Pathologist
Pest control technician
Pharmacist
Pharmacy technician
Pharmacologist
Phlebotomist
Physiotherapist
Procurator fiscal
Quality control technician
Radiographer
ROV pilot technician
Scenes of crime officer
Sterile services technician
Primary school teacher
Secondary school teacher - Biology
Secondary school teacher - Chemistry
Secondary school teacher - Physics
Sport and exercise scientist
Surgeon
Technical author
Technical brewer
Textile dyeing technician
Textile technologist
Veterinary nurse
Veterinary surgeon
Water treatment worker
Zoologist