If you are interested in chemistry, there is a wide range of career options for you to choose from. You will find everything related to chemistry from branches of chemistry to job options related and books to refer to in this single blog
B.Sc. (CHEMISTRY), M.Sc. (CHEMISTRY), B.A.Sc. (CHEMISTRY or CHEMICAL ENGINEERING)

Resources‌ ‌and‌ ‌job‌ ‌opportunities‌ ‌for‌ ‌a‌ ‌chemistry‌ ‌student.

There are various branches of Chemistry included in the higher studies which can be pursued after B.Sc. Some of them are as follows:
• Analytical Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Nuclear Chemistry

You should obtain a B.Sc in Chemistry from a recognised University. You should also score at least 75% marks at the degree level to pursue higher studies from a recognized University. Some Universities have certain other eligibility criteria apart from the academic qualifications for admission into the courses offered in Chemistry. Most of the industries nowadays use the chemicals in everything directly or indirectly like in food products, pharmaceuticals, electronic products or in construction. This creates opportunities for talented chemistry graduates since they have in-depth knowledge of various chemicals, compositions and their properties. The government laboratories, universities or colleges; the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, are the three major sectors which recruit the chemistry graduates. For the entry-level jobs in these fields, graduates need at least a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. But for the senior level positions like in research, they need a PhD in the same. Other career options are in oil, gas and power sectors.

There are various fields where B.Sc chemistry graduates can utilize their talent. Some of the fields that offer jobs for B.Sc degree holders include the following:
• Laboratories
• Medical Research
• Manufacturing and Processing Firms
• Testing Laboratories
• Technical Journals
• Utility Companies
• Waste-water Plant
• Engineering firms
• Medical Laboratories
• Oil Industry
• Petroleum Companies
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Power Generating Companies
• Pyrotechnics Manufacturers
• Research and Development Firms
• Seed and Nursery Companies Schools
• Agricultural Research Services
• Biotechnology Firms
• Chemical Industry
• Chemicals Manufacturing Companies
• Cosmetic Companies
• Colleges/Universities
• Education Sector
• Forensic Crime Research
• Food Institutes
• Health Care Providers
• Heavy Chemical Industries
• Hospitals
• Industrial Laboratories
• Indian Civil Services

There are various job opportunities available for a B.Sc degree holder in both public sectors & private sector organizations. The need for such talents is also increasing day by day.

Some Private Sector Firms (Brand Companies)
• Dabur
• Hindustan Lever
• Ranbaxy
• Dr Reddy’s Labs
• Meyer Organics Pvt
• BASF
• Deepak Fertilizers
• Rashtriya Chemical Factory.

Public Sector Firms Offering Job opportunities
• Bharat Petroleum
• Indian Oil Corporation
• Government Colleges
• ISRO
• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
• Indian Railway Sector
• ONGC
• IOCL
• BPCL

Job Profiles In Various Areas Include:
•Anaesthesiologist
• Lecturer
• Technical Writer/Editor
• Chemist
• Clinical Research Specialist
• Cytologist
• Geneticist
• Laboratory Technician
• Pharmacist
• Plant Biochemist
• Research Associate
• Researcher
• Radiologist
• Scientist
• Teacher
• Toxicologist

Higher Study Options:
There are various higher study options which can be pursued after obtaining a degree in Bachelors in Chemistry. This will enhance the already acquired qualification and will help you to grab a job with a better salary package. Some higher study options are as follows:
• M.Sc. Chemistry
• M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry
• M.Sc. Drug Chemistry
• M.Sc. Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• M.Sc. Physical & Materials Chemistry
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Certification Courses:
There are various certification courses available after B.Sc chemistry that help to improve one’s academic qualifications. The most popular course is the Post-Graduate Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (PGDAC).

Teaching Sector or PhD
Students can appear in a number of National Level as well as State Level Examinations so as to work in Colleges as an Assistant Professor or work as a PhD fellow in a reputed institution. Examinations which can be taken after M.Sc. (before the age of 28)

1. CSIR – Every June & December
2. GATE - February
3. TIFR – November
4. JNU PhD. - May
5. BITS – June/July
6. IISC – April
7. NDRI – June
8. BARC – February
9. IISER –
10. GPAT – January

Books to Refer:
Organic Chemistry Authors:

1. Michael H. Nantz
2. Jonathan Clayden,
3. Morrison & Boyd
   Inorganic Chemistry Authors:
4. Shriver & Atkins
5. Miessler & Tarr
6. J.D.Lee
7. Catherine Housecroft
8. James Huheey
   Spectroscopy:
9. Donald Pavia
10. K. Veera Reddy
11. Ahluwalia

Non‌ ‌traditional‌ ‌career‌ ‌opportunities.‌

General Pharmaceuticals:
In the pharmaceutical industry, opportunities are now available with generic manufacturers. They use the same active ingredient but in their own formulation. They verify that their product works the same way as the prescribed product.

Advocacy Groups:
As research funding from the federal government has decreased, there is an increase in support for scientific research by patient advocacy organizations. These organizations tend to work closely with patients. Salary may be slightly lower than to those in industry, but there is the benefit of observing the patients that are being treated. Scientists are hired to review grant applications, oversee research projects, and disseminate results.

Intellectual Property:
Intellectual property is another major field included in non-traditional careers, mainly in the area of patents. The need for trained scientists in this field has increased, and so has the number of people seeking employment. A patent gives an inventor, the right to keep others from using his or her invention for a specified period of time, in a particular country. Patent searchers and patent agents can start straight out of graduate or even undergraduate school, conducting prior art searches and exploring the patent landscape in a particular field. They can assist patent agents and patent attorneys who draft patent applications and submit these to the respective authorities. There, a patent examiner will review the submitted patent application and any prior art, and allow or reject the patent application. Although chemists play all of these roles and can obtain any of these jobs, remember that only a patent attorney (who has been to law school and passed the bar exam) can give legal advice and litigate patent infringement cases.A patent gives an inventor, the right to keep others from using his or her invention for a specified period of time, in a particular country. Patent searchers and patent agents can start straight out of graduate or even undergraduate school, conducting prior art searches and exploring the patent landscape in a particular field. They can assist patent agents and patent attorneys who draft patent applications and submit these to the respective authorities. There, a patent examiner will review the submitted patent application and any prior art, and allow or reject the patent application. Although chemists play all of these roles and can obtain any of these jobs, remember that only a patent attorney (who has been to law school and passed the bar exam) can give legal advice and litigate patent infringement cases.

Data Science:
Organizations are collecting more and more data, but they need to turn it into useful information, so opportunities in data science (or data analytics) are increasing. Data scientists ask the right questions to extract information and insights – they identify trends, predict which data to collect next. They explain their analyses to managers and high-level decision-makers, so good communication skills are essential. The field often requires proven expertise in data analytics, databases, statistics, computer programming or scripting, or all of them, along with knowledge of the specific field of interest. Others are Consulting, Biotechnology, Forensic Toxicology, Medical Science Liaison, Sales and Service. Although almost every field offers at least a few opportunities, there is no single industry or sector that is the place for chemists to go. The wide variety of options means that everyone who is so inclined, ought to be able to find a position. However, it will take some time, since the openings are not conveniently listed in one place.

Advocacy Groups:
As research funding from the federal government has decreased, there is an increase in support for scientific research by patient advocacy organizations. These organizations tend to work closely with patients. Salary may be slightly lower than to those in industry, but there is the benefit of observing the patients that are being treated. Scientists are hired to review grant applications, oversee research projects, and disseminate results.

Intellectual Property:
Intellectual property is another major field included in non-traditional careers, mainly in the area of patents. The need for trained scientists in this field has increased, and so has the number of people seeking employment. A patent gives an inventor, the right to keep others from using his or her invention for a specified period of time, in a particular country. Patent searchers and patent agents can start straight out of graduate or even undergraduate school, conducting prior art searches and exploring the patent landscape in a particular field. They can assist patent agents and patent attorneys who draft patent applications and submit these to the respective authorities. There, a patent examiner will review the submitted patent application and any prior art, and allow or reject the patent application. Although chemists play all of these roles and can obtain any of these jobs, remember that only a patent attorney (who has been to law school and passed the bar exam) can give legal advice and litigate patent infringement cases.A patent gives an inventor, the right to keep others from using his or her invention for a specified period of time, in a particular country.

Patent searchers and patent agents can start straight out of graduate or even undergraduate school, conducting prior art searches and exploring the patent landscape in a particular field. They can assist patent agents and patent attorneys who draft patent applications and submit these to the respective authorities. There, a patent examiner will review the submitted patent application and any prior art, and allow or reject the patent application. Although chemists play all of these roles and can obtain any of these jobs, remember that only a patent attorney (who has been to law school and passed the bar exam) can give legal advice and litigate patent infringement cases.