List of Jobs in Chemistry
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Chemistry is the study of the chemicals composition of everyday things.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for chemists will
increase by three percent through 2018, resulting in the creation of 3,300 new jobs.
A bachelor's degree in chemistry is necessary to assist in the field,
while independent research usually requires a Ph.D. Those who pursue a career in chemistry may elect to work in a variety of fields within the discipline.
Analytical Chemists
Analytical chemists study the chemical composition of various materials, using a variety of methods. These include weighing, mixing materials with known chemicals (titration) or the use of electrical current, magnetic radiation or solar energy. Analytical chemists often find work in the pharmaceuticals industry studying chemicals used to make new drugs, or in government agencies or other organizations identifying pollutants in soil or water.
Organic Chemists
Organic chemists study the compounds in living things that contain an element known as carbon. Using known reactions between molecules, organic chemists work to develop new carbon-based compounds. These innovations are then used by a variety of industries, such as pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. The various forms of plastics currently available for making products are examples of advances made by organic chemists, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physical Chemists
Physical chemists study the energy involved in chemical reactions and in how chemical compounds form. The field combines the principles of chemistry with those of physics and requires a grasp of college-level mathematics. Physical chemists develop new methods of producing energy as well as processes for creating drugs, plastics, ceramics, electronics and personal care items, according to the American Chemical Society.
Materials Scientists
Materials scientists combine a background combine chemistry and biology to study the products of a company and look for ways to improve or replace them with more advanced products. Advancements in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cleaning products, personal care items, plastics, fabrics and other products typically come from the work of materials scientists working in the research and development departments of manufacturers. While the average annual salary for other types of chemists was $71,070 in May 2008, material scientists averaged higher rates of pay at $81,600, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Secondary School Educators
Some chemists opt for careers in secondary education, teaching chemistry to high school students, which requires earning a teaching certificate or license in their state of residence. While licensing requirements vary from state to state, typically experience student teaching, a specific number of hours of post-secondary education in teaching or a bachelor's degree in the field and the completion of a written examination of chemistry are necessary. The average salary for secondary school educators, as of May 2008, was $54,390, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Post-Secondary Educators
Chemists may also elect to teach at the post-secondary level. Those with master's degrees may teach at community colleges or as teaching assistants at traditional universities, while full professorships require a Ph.D. Chemistry professors prepare lectures, grade assignments and may also conduct research using university facilities. As of May 2008, post-secondary chemistry educators averaged annual salaries of $76,310, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
References
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemists and Materials Scientists
Virginia Tech University: Analytical Chemistry
Michigan State University: Organic ChemistryResources
American Chemical Society: Physical Chemists
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Secondary School Educators
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chemistry teachers, Postsecondary
The postgraduate level course in Chemistry is offered in many Indian universities and colleges.
This program is especially popular amongst those students who wish to pursue their career in Research.
Those who aspire to join this program can do so upon the completion of the graduate level program in the relevant field.
It will be necessary for these aspirants to appear for an admittance test that is carried out by the universities that offer this course. A listing of the entrance exams available in M.Sc chemistry is given below.
List of Entrance Exams in M.Sc Chemistry
Acharya Nagarjuna University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Annamalai University M.Sc in Chemistry Entrance Examination
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Calicut University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test
Department of Chemistry, University of Pune M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Indian Institute of Science M.Sc Chemistry Entrance exam
Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test (IIT JAM)
Jadavpur University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Kerala University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Kuvempu University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Madurai Kamraj University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Mahatma Gandhi University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
Osmania University M.Sc Chemistry Entrance Exam
List of Institutions That Participate In This Exam
Alagappa University
Andhra University
Avinashlingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Barkatulla University
Bharathiar University
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
Cochin University of Science & Technology
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Dr B R Ambedkar University
Dr Babasahheb Ambedkar Marathawada University
Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar University
Gulbarga University
Guru Jambeshwar University, Hissar
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
IISc, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
Jiwaji University
Kakatiya University
Karnataka University
Kurukshetra University
M S University of Baroda
Madras University
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrkoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya
National Institute of Technology, West Bengal
North Maharashtra University
Osmania University
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational & Research Institute
Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya
Sardar Patel University
Shivaji University
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University
The Bengal Engineering & Science University
University of Delhi
University of Kerala
University of Madras
University of Mumbai
University of Pune
Vikram University
Exam Pattern for the M.Sc Chemistry Exam
Questions that will be asked will mainly consist of the objective type.
This paper has a time period of 3 hours. Topics included in the paper involve:
Chemical Energetic and Chemical Dynamics
Common Organic Reactions and Mechanisms
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds and Stereo Chemistry of Organic Compounds
s, p, d, f Block Elements and Coordination Compounds
Spectroscopy
Structure and Bonding
In the evaluation of this paper, minus marking is there.
How to Procure Applications for the M.Sc Chemistry Exam?
Admission forms for this entrance examination can be got from the examination
counters or offices of all participating universities or colleges.
It also can be taken from the official websites of these centres.
Yet another alternative available for aspirants’ is to get their forms by post.
A requisition letter ought to be dispatched to the address concerned with a draft of the amount necessary.
The price of each exam form shall show a difference in accordance with the body
that is carrying out this exam. The cost of the form at the Pune University for the PG course
in Chemistry is Rs. 500/- for general category students and Rs. 350/- for those aspirants of
the other categories. The price of the admission form at the Annamalai University is Rs. 350/-.
