Centre for Career and Personal Development Degree Profiles

Chemistry plays a role in almost everything we do. As a central science, it is closely connected with biology, math and physics.

Interpersonal - Collaborate and work in a team environment; Sensitivity to the health and safety of others and understanding of safe scientific and lab procedures

Organizational skills - Compile, organize and maintain accurate records; Resource and time management; Work independently and meet deadlines

Analytical skills - Independent and creative thinking; Analyze and interpret data; Synthesize information; Logical reasoning; Critical thinking

Research skills - Hypothesize, design and administer experiments; Conduct research; Understand scientific journals; Clearly explain and interpret research data

Written and oral communication skills - Prepare and present reports from research ideas and information using current technology

Scientific method - Operate laboratory equipment and instruments; Employ appropriate scientific lab techniques; Proficiency in mathematics, taking established knowledge, making connections and projecting it forward

Creative and innovate – Look for different solutions, for improvement of or development of existing material (e.g. Drug development)

Please note some of these positions may require further training, certification or education. Check out the occupational profiles to review the full details for the occupations that interest you at alis.alberta.ca/occinfo

• Alberta Women's Science Network (AWSN)
• Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB)
• American Chemical Society: http://www.acs.org
• Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)
• Biotechnology Human Resource Council
• Canadian Association of Science Centres
• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
• Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences
• Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists
• Chemistry Industry Association of Canada
• National Research Council
• Royal Society of Chemistry
• The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)
• Society of Chemical Industry
• The Association of the Chemical Profession of Alberta
• The Chemical Institute of Canada 

Aligned Majors

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

General Mathematics

Physics

Formal Career Assessments like the Strong Interest Inventory and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator can be helpful tools for your career development.  These assessments have been used for decades to help individuals choose a major, explore career options during and upon completion of a degree and to further understand yourself in relationship to the world of work.  Inquire with Career Services if you are interested in these formal assessments.

Faculty Contact

Science A 229
T: 403.220-5341
E: info@chem.ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/chem
W: ucalgary.ca/admissions/programs

Clubs on Campus

Chemistry Students' Chapter

Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)                                                                                                                                                                 

Career Services
MacEwan Student Centre, Room 188
T: 403.220.8020
E: csstdnt@ucalgary.ca
W: ucalgary.ca/careers