Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) MChem

At Sussex, you’re taught by today’s leading chemists, whose research is making world-changing impact in many areas, including renewable energy, drug design and cancer, and making the world’s tiniest magnets.

We focus on core modules during the first two years. This enables us to offer you an unrivalled choice of modules in year 3, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests. Amongst other topics, you can study:

• the structure of drug molecules and designing potential new, improved medicines
• quantum chemical methods
• the principles of lasers and their application, amongst other areas.

In your integrated Masters year, you’ll develop advanced research skills by working alongside our world-leading staff in Chemistry on ground-breaking discoveries. You can also apply for a year working in industry, gaining experience of chemistry in the workplace.