Chemistry, BSc (Hons)

Ranked 8th in the UK for the impact of our Chemistry research outputs in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education), the University of Sussex offers an outstanding Chemistry course that drives innovation in medicines, materials, and sustainable energy. With a legacy of excellence in teaching and research, including Nobel Prize winners and collaborations like the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre, students learn from world-leading chemists in a supportive community within the School of Life Sciences. From the first year, hands-on lab experience builds skills in physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, experimental analysis, data processing, programming, teamwork, and time management, utilising facilities such as Mass Spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy.Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for Chartered Chemist (CChem) status, the course prepares graduates for diverse careers, including medicinal chemistry, environmental science, technology consulting, or research roles with companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Deloitte. Options include a four-year BSc, MChem, or MChem with industrial or research placements. Based on our green campus near Brighton, close to the South Downs and London, Sussex fosters innovation across science and society.