The lowest degree needed is a Bachelor's degree. However, to pursue higher research jobs, a Master's degree or Ph.D. is mandatory.
A Bachelor's degree is needed for entry level chemistry.
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Research jobs require a Master's degree or a Ph.D. They may require levels of work experience.
Chemists lead these researches if they have a Ph.D. or a postdoctoral experience.
Students can start collegework preparatory classes by taking math, chemistry, and computer science. (United States Department of Labor)
Some undergraduate chemistry courses are required to work in a field of the different sciences of chemistry. They include physics, math, and computer science classes.