The 2nd cycle Degree Course in Chemistry provides the competences to carry out research, production and control activities in public and private facilities. The most common professional opportunities may be found in the chemical, pharmaceutical food, cosmetic, paper, leather, electro-chemical, electronic and manufacturing industry and in public and private analysis laboratories, but also in healthcare and in cultural heritage conservation. Interesting self-employment opportunities might be found in analysis, control and validation activities as well as in the environmental protection and civil defence activities.