Studying Chemistry will give the student specialist and general skills needed to build a secure, satisfying and productive career. Aside from a solid training in chemical principles, chemistry students make use of a range of generic skills. Chemists can write clearly and succinctly on technical topics and can condense complex information into simpler forms. Chemists have excellent numeracy and are highly computer literate. Chemists also have sophisticated problem solving and research skills. Non-scientific employers value all these skills. The study of chemistry provides global work opportunities. Chemistry underpins understanding and progress in almost every sphere of science, technology and industry. It also makes a vital contribution to the economy, commerce and industry. While many careers involve graduates using their chemistry skills directly, many employment destinations do not involve doing chemistry on a day- to-day basis. Not all chemists wear white coats! Instead, employers value the generic problem solving skills of chemistry graduates, and graduates use their talents in a variety of career areas such as: scientists, educators, project managers, consultants, patent attorneys, entrepreneurs, sales/service people, policy makers, analysts, writers, editors.