• Sherwell Centre, University of Plymouth

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& Wednesday 2 December 2026, 13:00–17:00
( Sherwell Centre, University of Plymouth – find on our campus map 
Who can attend?
We welcome Year 10-13 students from colleges across South West England. Whether you see yourself working in pharmaceuticals, medicine, forensics, environmental protection or materials science, find out how a chemistry degree can unlock a world of career opportunities.
What to expect:
  • Industry insights: Hear directly from regional and national employers about exciting career opportunities in chemistry and related sciences. Several high-profile organisations have already signed up!
  • Placement opportunities: Learn about internship and placement programmes available with participating companies.
  • Real experiences: Listen to recent graduates and industry professionals share how they transitioned from university to their current roles.
  • Networking with pizza: Connect with employers, fellow students, and recent graduates in a relaxed setting with free pizza and drinks!
Why attend? 
Whether you’re just starting to think about university or planning your dream job afterwards, this is your chance to discover where a chemistry degree could take you, meet people working in these careers, and gain insights that could shape your future.
What do we offer?
We emphasis extensive laboratory skills for building practical experience that matters, with the flexibility to undertake a year in industry. Our RSC-accredited BSc (Hons) Chemistry course is ranked first in the UK for teaching quality (2027 Times UK University Rankings) and second in the UK for student satisfaction (2027 Times UK University Rankings), making us a leading choice for chemistry and related sciences!
Our BSc (Hons) Environmental Chemistry course offers the opportunity to travel to Namibia, gaining experience at the Desert Research Centre in Southern Africa. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to address problems of environmental concern (e.g. plastics in the desert and mining).

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If you have any questions please email careerscatalyst@plymouth.ac.uk.
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The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the UK’s professional body for chemical sciences, accredits our BSc (Hons) Chemistry programme, recognising its high academic and professional standards.
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