化学家在工作中基本上扮演着两个角色之一（通常是两者的混合）：化学家合成分子和/或进行结构测量。在化学工业中制造或配制某种东西时，无论是香水，聚合物，药物分子还是一锅油漆，都将需要分析化学家提供有关产品化学成分的信息。因此，一个好的分析化学家很少失业。拥有动手使用分析仪器的经验，对确保最初担任分析化学家的工作大有帮助。布拉德福德大学化学和结构分析中心设在化学和法医学领域，从事商业工作以及支持大学内部的研究。该中心的设备和专业知识是我们分析化学学位的组成部分，为学生提供了使他们在就业市场中脱颖而出的真实经验。
Chemists essentially perform one of two roles (and often a mixture of the two) in employment: chemists synthesise molecules and/or they make structural measurements. When something is made or formulated in the chemical industry - be it a perfume, a polymer, a drug molecule or a pot of paint – an analytical chemist will be required to provide information regarding the product's chemical constituents. As such, a good analytical chemist is seldom out of work. Securing initial employment as an analytical chemist is greatly helped by having hands-on experience of using analytical instruments. The University of Bradford's Centre for Chemical and Structural Analysis is based within Chemistry and Forensic Sciences, and is involved in commercial work as well as supporting research within the university. The equipment and expertise in the centre forms an integral part of our Analytical Chemistry degree, giving students the real-world experience that makes them stand out in the jobs market. During the first two years of study you will develop a sound understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry, with core content delivered across the traditional areas of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. To give you an intellectually fulfilling experience, our chemistry courses allow you to take 20 credits of elective modules in stages 1 and 2, with subjects offered from across the University's teaching portfolio such as mathematics, engineering, economics and more. The third year we will introduce you to specialist content in medicinal, materials and analytical chemistry. You will also have the opportunity to study a specific subject by choosing to a greater depth during an extended dissertation. It is possible to exit after stage 3 with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. In the Master's year you will develop a deeper understanding of the application of chemistry to solving real-world problems. Master's-level training focuses on deploying training in real-world settings. Academic research experience involves students working on their own project as part of a research team alongside postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers at the University.