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Chemistry into finance

Hello
Im studying BSc Chemistry (2nd Year) and was initially looking into a career in chemistry but the more i do this degree, i realise its not what i want to do in the future However i do not want to close my options and am still completing my degree. I hear chem grads often go into the finance industry and was interested in this. Does having a chem degree put me in a disadvantage to the other candidates with finance degrees? Also how can I prep myself for this industry? Is doing a finance graduate scheme worthwhile? I am applying for finance internship but I worry my lack of finance work experience isn’t going to help me. Is volunteering for finance start ups a good idea?

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oci9

Hi, not at all. I did my degree in Chemistry and then went on to do a placement year at one of the big4 in Audit. A few of my coursemates have gone onto investment banking too. Chemistry is a very difficult subject and as such is an in demand degree for many jobs including finance. I'd suggest applying to internships and placement years as majority of employers do not care if you have any experience you get trained on the job.

Good luck! Let me know if you have any more questions

(edited 1 year ago)

Reply 2

Anitapsu

Hi [Name],
I found your comment really helpful and had a few questions, hoping you might have some advice or suggestions. 😊
I graduated in 2023 with a degree in Chemistry, but I knew early on that I didn’t want to pursue a chemistry-related field. Since then, I've been working in marketing analytics. While it’s been interesting, I find it a bit too easy and am looking to transition into a career in finance.
Do you have any suggestions on how to start making that shift? I feel it might have been easier to secure a finance-related internship while still in school, but now that I’m working, I’m not sure where to begin. I’m also considering pursuing an MBA or a Master’s in Finance in a year or two, though I've heard mixed opinions about the value of these degrees.
I’d appreciate any advice you might have on breaking into the finance field or thoughts on the value of graduate studies in finance. Thank you so much! 😊

Reply 3

asha5

Original post by oci9

Hi, not at all. I did my degree in Chemistry and then went on to do a placement year at one of the big4 in Audit. A few of my coursemates have gone onto investment banking too. Chemistry is a very difficult subject and as such is an in demand degree for many jobs including finance. I'd suggest applying to internships and placement years as majority of employers do not care if you have any experience you get trained on the job.
Good luck! Let me know if you have any more questions

Hi, I’m also studying chemistry but wanting to go into finance. I was just wondering did you do any internships or work experience while you were at uni? What helped you secure your placement year?

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