Chemistry major <-need career advices!

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<p>Hi, I'm a senior majoring in Chemistry and with a minor in Math. My graduation is impending and what really worries me is that I do not like Chemistry, or science in general, anymore. If Chemistry major was at least financially rewarding I would have forced myself to like it and look for Research Assistant jobs in Chemistry. On the other hand, I really like Math, and I feel much more comfortable with it, except I'm not interested in Pure Math and I stayed away from classes like Abstract Math. I think the perfect major for me would be Applied Mathematics in concentration in something like economics or whatever, but it's too late.</p>

<p>I thought about getting a second B.S or M.S in Chemical Engineering but I don't think I still have enough energy to study another very difficult discipline and also it's not like it has nothing to do with science. Also I heard its job market is declining. But this is definitely what I have considered for my major if I could go back in time.</p>

<p>Other plans I thought about: work in Biotech industry and maybe get an MBA and move up the corporate ladder. I actually have done an research internship in some Life Science lab, though I did it b/c of my pre-med concentration (I'm not pre-med anymore). Is this a good career path?</p>

<p>Other few things:
-I can't do computers. I took an intro java class as an elective but I did very poorly. Zero aptitude. So anything that has to do with programming is out of equation.
-So is becoming an actuary because I really don't like Probabilities =(. I just like things like Multivariable Calculus and Differential Equations lol. Also, I don't want to study for exams that half of applicants can't pass for 400 hours each.</p>

<p>So right now I'm applying for business-related jobs that look for Science or Math majors (or even other decent ones looking for all majors) through my school's career website. But if job doesn't work out what would be a good grad school of my choice? Is getting "Master's in Applied Mathematics" a good idea? I googled it but not many showed up.</p>

<p>Thank you for reading, any inputs are welcome!!</p>

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<p>A chemistry/math person is perfectly positioned to go into quality assurance engineering. There are QA/QC labs in all sorts of industries, from semiconductor fabrication to commercial foods, manufacturing processes like electroplating and anodizing, environmental labs, pharmaceuticals and bio engineering. Statistical analysis of results, and ability to creat sampling plans, and analyze QC data for six sigma and ISO standards are a plus. Nearly every type of engineering (aerospace, mechnical, chemical) has associated QA Engineering requirements, so somebody like you should be able to slide right into that type of career using the degree you are earning now.</p>

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<p>A useful website:
[Careers</a> in Mathematics](<a href=“http://www.toroidalsnark.net/mathcareers.html]Careers”>Careers in Mathematics)</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies. I remember reading about this thing called “Systems Engineering,” and any Engineering major can do it. Can it be pursued at Master’s degree level?</p>