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Careers in Chemistry
 
Overview:
Chemistry is the science that systematically studies the composition, properties, and activity of organic and inorganic substances and various elementary forms of matter. Chemist study of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially of atomic and molecular systems. Organic Chemists work with organic carbon compounds and specialise in petroleum, dyes, rubber, alcohol, oils, natural fats, organic acids, pesticides, organic compounds and their polymerization and precipitate products which include plastics and soaps. Inorganic Chemists work with metals, acids, salts and gases. Specialisation is in production of acids, salts, minerals, metals etc. Physical Chemists work with metals, ores, gases, and different chemical elements and compounds to ascertain their physical and chemical properties, radioactivity, structures, atomic and molecular weights etc. Specialised work is in the area of electrochemistry, thermodynamics, chromatography etc. Analytical Chemists are engaged in conducting chemical analysis of inorganic and organic samples to ascertain their composition, reaction and properties. They must report their findings to medical or other authorities and do statistical analysis. Industrial Chemists are primarily engaged in testing samples from production lines. Chemical Engineers design chemical manufacturing processes and equipments.  

Areas of Specialisation:

• Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Bio chemistry
• Applied Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Surface Chemistry
• Environmental chemistry
• Fuel Chemistry

Where to Study:

• University of Karachi, Karachi
  

  http://www.uok.edu.pk

•        Department of Chemistry
• BS in Chemistry - 4 years
• MSc in Chemistry - 2 years
•        Department of Applied Chemistry
• BS in Applied Chemistry - 4 years
• MSc in Applied Chemistry - 2 years
•        Department of Bio Chemistry
• BS in Bio Chemistry - 4 years
• MSc in Bio Chemistry - 2 years

• Dr M A Kazi Institute of Chemistry science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro  
  

  http://www.usindh.edu.pk

  
  
• BS (hons) - 4 years
• MSc in Chemistry - 2 years
  Specialisation
  a. Inorganic Chemistry
  b. Organic Chemistry
  c. Physical Chemistry
  d. Analytical Chemistry

• University of the Punjab, Lahore
  

  http://www.pu.edu.pk

  
  
• BSc (hons) in Chemistry - 4 years
• MSc in Chemistry - 2 years
• M Phil in Chemistry - 2 years
• Ph D in Chemistry - 3 years
  a. Inorganic Chemistry
  b. Organic Chemistry
  c. Environment Chemistry

• Institute of Chemical Sciences, University of Peshawar, Peshawar
  

  http://www.upesh.edu.pk

• BSc (hons) - 4 years
• MSc in Chemistry - 2 years
  Specialisation
  a. Inorganic Chemistry
  b. Organic Chemistry
  c. Physical Chemistry
  d. Bio Chemistry
  e. Analytical Chemistry
  f. Fuel Chemistry
  g. Applied Chemistry

• Lahore College of Women University, Lahore   
  

  http://www.lcwu.edu.pk

  
  
• BS (hons)
• MSc in Chemistry
• Ph D in Chemistry

• Government College University, Lahore
  

  http://www.gcu.edu.pk

  
  
• MSc in Chemistry - 2 years
  Specialisation
  a. Inorganic Chemistry
  b. Organic Chemistry
  c. Physical Chemistry
  d. Analytical Chemistry
  e. Bio Chemistry
  f. Applied Chemistry
• M Phil in Chemistry - 2 years

• Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
  

  http://www.bzu.edu.pk

  
  
• BS in Chemistry - 4 years
• MSc in Chemistry - 2 years
• M Phil and Ph D in Chemistry

• Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
  

  http://www.qau.edu.pk

• MSc in Chemistry - 2 years
• M Phil and Ph D in Chemistry - 2 years

(Specialisation in organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical Chemistry)

• Faculty of Natural Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (http://www.uet.edu.pk)

• BSc in Applied Chemistry - 4 years
• MSc in Applied Chemistry - 1-2 years
• M Phil and Ph D in Applied Chemistry

• University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 
  

  http://www.uaf.edu.pk

  
  
• MSc in Chemistry
• M Phil in Chemistry
• Ph D in Chemistry and Biochemistry

Prospects:

• Opportunities for graduates/postgraduates in chemistry exist in industries manufacturing textiles, petroleum products, rubber, plastics, agricultural products, papers, pharmaceutical, food, fertilizers, paints and even in cosmetic and other aromatic product manufacturing industries.
• The electronic, paper and pulp, metal, cement and aerospace industries also offer employment opportunities.
• Chemical scientists also find opportunity for work in water treatment, sanitary and sewage treatment plants.
• Food chemistry and technology incorporates the work chemists do in food flavouring and food preservatives. These are the developing areas for research and production.
• Graduates also opt for teaching profession.
• Chemists and chemical engineers are employed in consultancy firms to provide specialist guidance in areas related to their research specialty.

Some typical job titles for chemistry graduates:

• Analytical Chemist
• Biochemist
• Chemical Demonstrator
• Clinical Chemist
• Environmental Chemist
• Industrial Chemist
• Laboratory Technician
• Organic Chemist
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Process Project Engineer
• Product Chemist
• Quality Assurance Associate
• Research Chemist
• Senior Electrochemist
• Technical Sales Representative

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