Chemistry Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

### Why choose this course at Sussex?

* Develop expertise for scientific and non-scientific career paths, from medical chemistry to companies that could include Capgemini or Apple TV.

* Benefit from our history of teaching and research excellence – from Nobel Prize winners to links with the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre.

* Gain hands-on lab experience, and the opportunity to collect and analyse data from our facilities, including Mass Spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy.

New medicines, new materials, new sources of energy – they can all change lives. Chemists are addressing global challenges, including decarbonisation, environmental remediation and sustainability. The more we understand, the more we’ll be able to make our world a better place to live in.

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 research is aligned with current global challenges and influences their teaching.

You’ll be part of our friendly and supportive community of students and scientists in the School of Life Sciences. 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:

* study physical, organic, inorganic and computational chemistry

* undertake experimental chemistry and chemical analysis

* develop skills in data acquisition and processing, programming, teamwork and time management.

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

* medicinal chemist

* materials or environmental scientist

* technology consultant

* research and development chemist.

With your data-handling and analytical skills, you could also pursue further study or choose to work outside of STEM, for example in finance, management or consultancy. The chemist’s skill set is highly valued.

Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.

### Location

Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.