Loughborough's Department of Chemistry has excellent industry connections and a strong track record in graduate employability. Our emphasis on hands-on laboratory experience is combined with opportunities to develop a wide range of transferable skills, equipping you with the skill set you need to stand out in the competitive market for graduate jobs.
The broad base of the Chemistry with Computing course and its emphasis on team-working, communication, problem-solving and analytical skills, will equip you for the job market of the 21st century. Chemical knowledge will allow you to pursue careers in all areas of chemical science. The specific focus on computational chemistry opens careers in areas such as drug design and materials development while data science techniques will support analytical chemistry. Transferable ICT skills taught will open the path into non-chemistry careers such as software development, IT consulting, finance, and accountancy.
Career support services
Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.
Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.