What is a stereotype? Stereotypes are qualities assigned to groups of people related to their race, nationality and sexual orientation, to name a few. Because they generalize groups of people in manners that lead to discrimination and ignore the diversity within groups, stereotypes should be avoided.
Step 2: Earn a Bachelor's Degree. To become a chemist, you can major in chemistry or a related discipline, such as physical science, life science or engineering. Required courses typically include inorganic and organic chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics and computer science.
At a minimum, a four-year bachelorâs degree in chemical engineering, with coursework in chemistry, physics, math (through differential equations), and computers is required. Some universities offer a five-year program that leads to both a bachelorâs and masterâs degree. Most chemical engineers have a masterâs degree and/or a Ph.D.