Could I teach chemistry with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry?

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  1. TheFOMaster's Avatar
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    Could I teach chemistry with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry?
    I'm not sure if this is the right place but basically for a future career choice I want teaching open to me, and I was wondering if I could still teach chemistry with a medicinal chemistry degree and whether or not it would disadvantage me against other job applicants?

    I mainly find that the course looks more interesting and other job prospects are more interesting aswell to me.

    Thank You.
  2. 972's Avatar
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    Re: Could I teach chemistry with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry?
    I think so?
    My Chemistry teacher was a nursing graduate who, after one week, decided that wasn't for her. Although, my High School didn't offer A-level Chemistry, just Double Award GCSE...
    However, I don't think that would stop you? I'm sure you're just as qualified, if not more.
  3. Existentialistic's Avatar
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    Re: Could I teach chemistry with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry?
    Yes. My A-level tutor studied pharmacology.
  4. purple-girl's Avatar
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    Re: Could I teach chemistry with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry?
    Yes, it's basically a chemistry degree but with more emphasis on organic/pharmaceutical chemistry.
  5. Dan1909's Avatar
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    Re: Could I teach chemistry with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry?
    What level of teaching? Anything up to A-Level will be completely fine with any chemistry based degree. They'll all cover the basics at a level far past the standards of A-levels, so you'll be fine!

    Lecturing at university would be completely possible too, but obviously only in the areas that you've studied, but I'm guessing you're not meaning at university?
  6. Naami's Avatar
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    Re: Could I teach chemistry with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry?
    My chemistry teacher had a Medicinal Chem degree and he was brilliant. So yes, you could teach it.
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