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I want to become a Scientist in Chemistry area but I am doing B.Sc pass course. Can you please tell me what I have to do after B.Sc and which courses I would have to study further?

To become scientist in Chemistry area, students should follow these steps:

• Bachelor course in Chemistry
• Post graduation (Masters) course in Chemistry
• Ph.D. course

Meanwhile doing M.Sc. course or Ph.D. in Chemistry, students can do research in chemistry field.

Some of the popular careers in Chemistry include following:

• Analytical Chemist
• Chemical Engineer
• Geochemist
• Hazardous Waste Chemist
• Materials Scientist
• Pharmacologist
• Chemistry Teacher
• Forensic Scientist

To become a scientist, your basic knowledge and concepts should be clear and strong. After completing B. Sc., you can pursue M.Sc or MS followed by PhD. OR you can do integrated course offered by top institutes that is M.Sc. + PhD.
During PhD, when you will work on your research under the guidance of a professor, at that time you can pave your way towards Scientist position OR by qualifying CSIR NET JRF after your Post Graduation completion, you can work under the guidance of some top scientists or pursue your research from a top institutes. This way will help you to achieve your goals.