Any point in a 36 year old trying to do a chemistry degree?

[Mrsjohnmurphy]

I have always wanted to, but bad course choice and life meant I dropped out of university at 18. I have A-Levels obviously but that was a long long time ago.

[scaryteacher]

Why not? At ds's recent graduation there was a graduate who looked as if he were in his late 50s. Go for it!

[cantthinkofanythingwitty]

I'm in my 30's and I have just finished my degree. There were plenty of people in their 40's and 50's doing their first degree also, I was really surprised at how many age groups were doing the course. It was great, and everyone mixed well with one another regardless of age

[Ropsleybunny]

Go for it, definitely.

[llangennith]

I did a science degree at 40 followed by a PGCE. Hated teaching so changed jobs. I've never had a job relating to my degree but never for one moment regretted doing the course. I'm so proud of getting a degree even now at 65.

[wonderingstar01]

Definitely go for it. I did a degree in Marketing when I was 42 and loved every minute of it. Life and work experiences will bring an additional dimension to your studies which will help you a great deal. I formed long lasting relationships with my fellow students who I still see to this day.

[dishwasher71]

Yes, go for it. You still have 31 years until you retire!!! If you can do the degree and get a job in a field that you enjoy, then the next 31 years of work will be so much more bearable.

[BestIsWest]

My Dad was 57 when he graduated.

[Bekabeech]

A friend of mine did hers in her late 30s early 40s. And unlike mine done in my 20s she is using hers (and far more up to date than I am).

[NotTheCoolMum]

Didn't you start a thread on this topic recently OP? But with lots of detail about your DP's objections to the cost?

[LunaTheCat]

Go for it. Your passion for chemistry has been there since school days.
You regret the things you don't do in life me than the things you do.

[ExConstance]

My DH did his first degree in his 30's another in his 40's ( work related) and a masters in the second subject in his 50's. At 60 he qualified as a yoga teacher. I changed career at 50 and had to obtain a post graduate qualification in a new field. Of course you can do it!
When I was studying in my late teens for my first degree it seemed to be mostly a disruption to my social life, in my 50's it was fascinating and I was very keen to widen my knowledge.

[regisitme]

Do it! You'll feel great about yourself.