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5. Chemical Sciences

Chemical sciences serve as the cornerstone of innovation and industry, shaping our understanding of the physical world. In this section, we unravel the intricate skill sets that define this discipline, from analytical chemistry to physical chemistry (e.g. explosives), and regulation of hazardous substances and chemical expertise needed in research, development and government policy.

501 – Analytical chemistry

502 – Inorganic chemistry

503 – Macromolecular and materials chemistry

504 – Medicinal and biomolecular chemistry

505 – Organic chemistry

506 – Physical chemistry

507 – Theoretical and computational chemistry

508 – Other chemical sciences

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501 – Analytical chemistry

This sub-group covers analytical chemistry.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
– Department for Transport (DFT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Food Standards Agency (FSA)
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

502 – Inorganic chemistry

This sub-group covers inorganic chemistry.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

503 – Macromolecular and materials chemistry

This sub-group covers macromolecular and materials chemistry. It includes nanochemistry.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

504 – Medicinal and biomolecular chemistry

This sub-group covers medicinal and biomolecular chemistry. It includes cheminformatics.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

505 – Organic chemistry

This sub-group covers organic chemistry.

Departments

Ministry of Defence – Science (MOD)

Case study – Theresa Rooke, UK StratCom Defence Support, Operational Energy Authority, Land and Marine Fuels and Lubricants Technical Manager.
Case study – Tina Gleaves, Defence F&L Technical Team, Operational Energy Authority.

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

506 – Physical chemistry

This sub-group covers physical chemistry.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
– Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– Ministry of Defence – Science (MOD)
– Office of the Chief Scientific Adviser (OCSA)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

507 – Theoretical and computational chemistry

This sub-group covers theoretical chemistry and computational chemistry.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Home Office (HO)
– Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)

508 – Other chemical sciences

This sub-group covers other chemical sciences not elsewhere classified. It includes forensic chemistry.

Departments

Case studies to follow for these departments/agencies:
– Home Office (HO)
– Ministry of Defence – Science (MOD)
– UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)