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.

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

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

Go for it, definitely.

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.

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.

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.

My Dad was 57 when he graduated.

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).

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

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.

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.

Do it! You'll feel great about yourself.