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**1st in the UK for Citations in Physical Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**
**8th in the UK for the impact of our research outputs in Chemistry in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**
**About the course**
New medicines, new materials, new sources of energy – they can all change lives. And they’re all down to chemistry. The more we understand, the more we’ll be able to make our world a better, more sustainable place to live in.
At Sussex, we have a long history of excellence in both our teaching and re...
**1st in the UK for Citations in Physical Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>**8th in the UK for the impact of our research outputs in Chemistry in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>New medicines, new materials, new sources of energy – they can all change lives. And they’re all down to chemistry. The more we understand, the more we’ll be able to make our world a better, more sustainable place to live in.<br/><br/>At Sussex, we have a long history of excellence in both our teaching and research – from Nobel Prize winners to our strong links with the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre. You’ll learn from leading chemists whose world-changing research influences their teaching. You’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and scientists in the School of Life Sciences.<br/><br/>From Year 1, you’ll get hands-on practical experience in the lab. By Year 3, you’ll have the opportunity to collect and analyse data from our many facilities. These including Mass Spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. On your course, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- study physical, organic and inorganic chemistry<br/><br/><br/>- undertake experimental chemistry and chemical analysis<br/><br/><br/>- develop skills in data acquisition and processing, programming, teamwork and time management.<br/><br/><br/>When you graduate, you’re prepared for a variety of careers such as:<br/><br/><br/>- medicinal chemist<br/><br/><br/>- materials or environmental scientist<br/><br/><br/>- technology consultant<br/><br/><br/>- research and development chemist.<br/><br/><br/>You could work for leading companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Deloitte or Johnson Matthey. You could also consider jobs in the NHS, science publishing or education. And with your data-handling and analytical skills, you could also develop a career outside of science.<br/><br/>And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you’ll develop advanced research skills working alongside our chemists. This experience prepares you for a future in scientific research and a variety of careers.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).<br/><br/>**MChem or BSc?**<br/><br/>We also offer this course with an industrial placement year, with summer research placements, or as a three-year BSc. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/><br/>Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.<br/><br/>Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.<br/><br/>We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.<br/><br/>With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
Sussex have Clearing places available on almost 200 courses and over 350 guaranteed accommodation places available for Clearing applicants that will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Sussex have Clearing places available on almost 200 courses and over 350 guaranteed accommodation places available for Clearing applicants that will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.<br/> <br/>If you don’t have the grades for year one of your chosen course, an integrated Foundation Year could help bridge the gap between your grades and your goals. <br/><br/>Register interest today for Clearing updates and you’ll be one of the first to know full details of their Clearing entry requirements. <br/><br/>Sussex's Clearing lines will go live at 8am on 15 August 2024, click Call University to discuss your options. Their friendly Clearing team will be waiting for your call.<br/><br/>You can also apply online if you prefer. Start your university journey with Sussex!
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F103
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B A,A,A,B,B Highers must include Chemistry, normally grade A. Ideally, you will also have an Advanced Higher in Chemistry (grade B). You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics and two sciences at grade B. Access to HE DiplomaPass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24-27 credits at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma will need to be in Science and contain substantial amounts of Level 3 credits in Chemistry. You may wish to consider taking A-level Chemistry in addition to the Access to HE Diploma. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 This score should be from the full IB Diploma. Higher Levels must include Chemistry, with a grade of 5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will need to be in Applied Science and you will need to have opted for substantial numbers of modules please see the University website for more information. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). Extended ProjectWe take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk A levelA,A,B A,B,B A-levels must include Chemistry. You will also need to pass the separate science practical assessment. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
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