Chemistry with Summer Research Placements, MChem (Hons)

Ranked 8th in the UK for Chemistry research impact in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education), the University of Sussex offers an outstanding Chemistry course focused on advancing medicines, materials, and sustainable energy solutions. With a legacy of excellence, including Nobel Prize winners and ties to the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre, students benefit from expert teaching, hands-on lab experience from Year 1, and access to advanced facilities like Mass Spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. The curriculum covers physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, alongside skills in data analysis, programming, and teamwork, preparing graduates for careers in medicinal chemistry, environmental science, or technology consulting with employers such as GlaxoSmithKline.Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for Chartered Chemist status, the course includes options for summer research placements with stipends, an industrial year, or a three-year BSc. Set on a scenic campus near Brighton and the South Downs, Sussex fosters innovation and challenges students to contribute meaningfully across science and society.