Chemistry BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex

Chemistry drives breakthroughs in medicine, materials and energy. From labs to today’s emerging theory, develop skills for careers in science, tech and beyond. Develop expertise for scientific and non-scientific career paths, from medical chemistry to companies that could include Capgemini or Apple TV.

Department: School of Life Sciences at sussex.ac.uk  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Chemistry Laboratory 1, Electrons in Atoms and Molecules, Transferrable Skills for Chemists, Chemistry Laboratory 2, Physical Chemistry of Molecules and Materials, Reactivity of Organic Compounds, Reactivity of the Elements, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Core Laboratory Skills for Chemists 1, Researching and Communicating Chemistry, Structure Determination in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Symmetry, Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy, Coordination and Organometallic Chemistry, Core Laboratory Skills for Chemists 2, Mechanism in Organic and Biological Chemistry, Phases, Transitions and Reaction Kinetics. Year 3 core modules: Projects in Experimental and Computational Chemistry, Advanced Techniques in Experimental Chemistry.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll have extensive experience of practical and computational chemistry techniques are be ready for a variety of careers, including:

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