Your future career
What to do with a Chemistry degree
Chemistry
Find out more about what studying Chemistry at Sussex is like – with one of our accredited undergraduate degrees or a PhD.
Our researchers are working on tomorrow’s solutions for today’s problems. From renewable energies to drug discovery, and from sustainable adhesives to low-waste catalysis. You’ll develop analytical and communication skills. And industrial placement years or research placements help you develop real-world skills and knowledge.
Among other things, you’ll study:
- the structure of drug molecules
- quantum chemical methods
- the principles of lasers
- or even the design of potential new, improved medicines.
You’ll also develop analytical and communication skills. And an industrial placement year or research placements help you gain real-world experience and knowledge.
Explore Chemistry at Sussex
Meet Raysa
As a PhD student in Chemistry, Raysa Khan built a library of new compounds to help cancer research. She is now continuing her focus on medicinal chemistry cancer research as a Research Fellow at Sussex.
Making molecules with light
Producing photochemically derived molecules which could help tackle neglected diseases
Meet our graduates
Find out about the range of exciting careers a Chemistry degree can lead to
Astrochemistry
How we’re bringing outer space into the Chemistry laboratory
More about life at Sussex
Virtual tour
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we’re just nine minutes from one of the UK’s most iconic cities.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
Funding your course
Find out more about fees, funding and student budgeting
Brighton
Uncover everything that Brighton has to offer – our city by the sea
Accommodation
Take a look at our accommodation options, both on and off campus