Statistics of Chemistry Education
We have compiled up to date statistical information on chemistry education. These statistics are useful for teacher training establishments and careers libraries at schools and universities.
The statistics are aimed at those advising young people on course and careers choices. They will also be of interest to those who follow the fortunes of chemistry as a profession.
The complete resource is available free online.
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Introduction
Sources of statistical information on education and employment in chemistry
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Summary of the latest statistics
Summary of statistics of education and employment in chemistry
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Schools and Further Education
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GCSE
Statistics on the number of students entered for science GCSE exams from 1996 till present
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A Level
Statistics on the number of students entered for A Level science exams from 1996 till present
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AS Level
Statistics on the number of students entered for AS Level science exams from 2001 till present
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Vocational Qualification
Statistics on the number of students who sat science vocational qualifications
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Scottish Higher
Statistics on the number of students entered for science Higher exams from 1996 till present
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Entrance to Higher Education
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The Popularity of Chemistry Degrees (UCAS applications and acceptances)
Statistics on the number of applications and acceptances for chemistry degrees through UCAS
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Output from Higher Education
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Graduate Qualifications in Chemistry
Statistics on the number of students graduating with a BSc in Chemistry
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Chemistry at Higher Degree
Statistics on the number of students graduating with a Masters or Doctorate in chemistry
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Gender Breakdown of University Chemistry Graduates
Statistics on the gender of graduates from UK Chemistry courses
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Graduate Employment
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Where do chemistry graduates go? First destinations
Statistics on the first destinations of chemistry graduates
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Who employs chemistry graduates? Employer categories
Statistics on what type of employment sector graduates of chemistry enter
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What do chemistry graduates do? Type of work
Statistics on what type of work chemistry graduates do
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Teacher Training
Statistics on the numbers of applications and acceptances of chemistry graduates applying for teacher training
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The Chemical Industry
Statistics on the number of people employed in research and development in chemical, manufacturing and pharmaceutical industry
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Report on the remuneration of professionally qualified chemical scientists who live and work in the UK. Free to RSC members
International Data
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Education at a Glance - OECD Indicators 2007
International statistics on education and training from OECD
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Royal Society of Chemistry
Details of RSC membership categories and application forms
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RSC Activities for Schools and Colleges
Booklet of activities and resources provided by the RSC
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RSC Activities for Higher Education and Professional Practice
Booklet of activities and resources provided by the RSC
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Other Information
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Trends in uptake of BSc and MChem/MSci degrees
Data from Heads of Chemistry UK shows an increase in the uptake of MChem/MSci degrees compared to BSc degrees
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Secondary Science Initial Teacher Training (ITT) place allocations for 2006/07 and 2007/08
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Presentation for the Chemical Education Group seminar 2006
Presentation on the changing nature of university courses
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Related Links
A Statistical Guide to Labour Supply and Demand in Engineering and Technology
A research report from the Engineering Council UK
Science, Engineering and Technology and the UK's Ethnic Minority Population
Report commissioned by the Royal Society to provide a more detailed picture of the level of participation in SET education and employment by age, sex and race
Students in Higher Education in Scotland: 2005-2006
Statistics Publication entitled 'Students in Higher Education at Scottish Institutions 2005-06' published by the Scottish Executive
Statistics on Education: Northern Ireland
Statistics relating to schools, pupils and teachers from the Department of Education Northern Ireland
Statistics of Physics
Statistics on physics education and research from the Institute of Physics
Digest of Engineering Statistics
Statistics on engineering education and employment from The Engineering and Technology Board
Government Actuary's Department (GAD) - Projections database
Download the GAD's 'full' population projections by age and sex for the United Kingdom and constituent countries
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