The simple answer to the above question is "anything you want to". Chemistry is defined by many people as "the central science", meaning we ecounter aspects of chemistry in everything that we do. While many of our graduates have their sites set on professional health school opportunities (dental, medical, pharmacy, among others) these occupations are by no means the only possibilities or choices pursued by our graduates.
To determine whether a chemistry degree fits your aspirations and interests, we suggest looking at the links provided below and discussions with faculty. Take the idea of a chemistry degree for a spin--we think you will be pleasantly surprised by what is possible...
ACS Careers in Chemistry : This site includes career advice, discussion of "what chemists do", a career blog, salary surveys, ethical and professional guidelines (the chemists code of conduct), job finding resources, and job seeking preparation advice.
Careers in Chemistry: This site, put together by Duke University, gives you an idea of what can easily be found on the web these days. The advice applies to ALL students of chemistry, not just those of Duke University.
Google "Careers in Chemistry" : This link will automatically search the web using the search term "careers in chemistry".
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