Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) MChem : University of Sussex

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Key information

Duration:: 4 years full time
Typical A-level offer:: AAB
UCAS code:: F102
Start date:: September 2020

5th in the UK for Chemistry (The Guardian University Guide 2019)
8th in the UK for teaching quality in Chemistry (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)

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.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

MChem or BSc?

We also offer this course without the industrial placement year, with summer research placements, or as a three-year BSc. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.

This has been a fantastic opportunity to really get to grips with the reality of being a research scientist.”Aidan Ashton-Griffiths
Chemistry MChem

Find out how to apply

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A-level

Typical offer	AAB
Subjects	A-levels must include Chemistry, at least grade B. You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Chemistry. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs	You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.
Extended Project Qualification	We 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 us

Other UK qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Typical offer	Pass with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above of which 30 credits must be at Distinction.
Subjects	The Access to HE Diploma will need to be in Science and contain substantial amounts of Level 3 credit in Chemistry. You may wish to consider taking A-level Chemistry in addition to the Access to HE Diploma.
GCSEs	You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.

Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes)

Typical offer	D3, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level, and D3 and M2 in the two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would expect you to have grades AB in the 2 A-levels and D3 in the Pre-U.
Subjects	A-levels or Cambridge Pre-Us must include Chemistry. If you are taking a science subject at A level that has the separate science practical assessment, we would normally expect a pass. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs	You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.

Typical offer

D3, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U

If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level, and D3 and M2 in the two Pre-Us.

If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would expect you to have grades AB in the 2 A-levels and D3 in the Pre-U.

Subjects

A-levels or Cambridge Pre-Us must include Chemistry.

If you are taking a science subject at A level that has the separate science practical assessment, we would normally expect a pass. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GCSEs

You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer	34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects	Higher Levels must include Chemistry, with a grade of 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level

Typical offer	Grade A in A-level, and DD in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.
Subjects	A-levels must include Chemistry, at least grade B. You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Chemistry. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs	You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels

Typical offer	Grades AB in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
Subjects	A-levels must include Chemistry, at least grade A. You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Chemistry. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs	You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)

Typical offer	DDD
Subjects	You will need an A-level in Chemistry, grade B, in addition to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma.
GCSEs	You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.

Typical offer

DDD

Subjects

You will need an A-level in Chemistry, grade B, in addition to the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma.

GCSEs

You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English and two science subjects with grade 5 (or grade B) in each and grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics.

Scottish Highers

Typical offer	AAABB
Subjects	Highers must include Chemistry, grade A. Ideally, you will also have an Advanced Higher in Chemistry (grade B).
GCSEs	You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics and English at grade B.

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced

Typical offer	Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-level grades – AAB
Subjects	A-levels must include Chemistry, grade B.
GCSEs	You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or in the new grading scale grade 6 in Mathematics and grade 5 in English and two sciences).

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer	34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects	Higher Levels must include Chemistry, with a grade of 6.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer	Overall result of 80%
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0).

Other international qualifications

Australia

Typical offer	Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and between 92% to 95% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 3 to 2 or better.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Austria

Typical offer	Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of between 1.6 to 1.8 or better for first-year entry.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Belgium

Typical offer	Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Bulgaria

Typical offer	Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects).
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Canada

Typical offer	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 80%- 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AAAAB- AAABB from 5 grade 12 courses We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

China

Typical offer	We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses. However, we may consider you if you have studied one year or more of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution, or if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year. If you have the Senior High School Graduation, you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.

However, we may consider you if you have studied one year or more of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution, or if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year.

If you have the Senior High School Graduation, you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex.

Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year.

Subject-specific knowledge

Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Please note

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Croatia

Typical offer	Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of at least 5 - 4.5
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Cyprus

Typical offer	Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of at least 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Czech Republic

Typical offer	Maturita with a good overall average.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Denmark

Typical offer	Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7- 10 on the new grading scale.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Finland

Typical offer	Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEEE, which must include Chemistry.
Additional requirements	You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEEE, which must include Chemistry.

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

France

Typical offer	French Baccalauréat with overall final result of at least 13/20 to 14/20.
Additional requirements	You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalauréat with a good result (13/20) in Chemistry.

Germany

Typical offer	German Abitur with an overall result of 1.6 to 1.8 or better.
Additional requirements	You will need a very good final result in Chemistry (at least 12/15).

Greece

Typical offer	Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 19 will be considered for first-year entry. You must also have either Apolytirion pathway in Chemistry with a score of 19 or the Pan Hellenic in Chemistry with an overall score of 17.
Additional requirements	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Hong Kong

Typical offer	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 5 to 5, 5, 4 from three subjects including two electives
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Hungary

Typical offer	Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55544.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

India

Typical offer	Standard XII results 85% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) 85% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) 85% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Typical offer

Standard XII results

85% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)
85% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
85% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements

Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Iran

Typical offer	High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Ireland

Typical offer	Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 to H1,H2,H2,H3,H3.
Additional requirements	Highers will need to include Chemistry, normally grade H1. You must also have a good level of Mathematics and English.

Typical offer

Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 to H1,H2,H2,H3,H3.

Additional requirements

Highers will need to include Chemistry, normally grade H1.

You must also have a good level of Mathematics and English.

Israel

Typical offer	Bagrut, with at least 8/10 in at least six subjects, including one five-unit subject.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Italy

Typical offer	Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of between 85/100 and 90/100.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Japan

Typical offer	Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our Foundation Years. Find out more about Foundation Years.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Latvia

Typical offer	Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Lithuania

Typical offer	Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English).
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Luxembourg

Typical offer	Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Malaysia

Typical offer	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of AAA-AAB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.5 or UEC with an overall average grade A2- B3 (80%-75%).
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Netherlands

Typical offer	Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Nigeria

Typical offer	You are expected to have one of the following: Higher National Diploma One year at a recognised Nigerian University Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria Advanced Diploma You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

You are expected to have one of the following:

Higher National Diploma
One year at a recognised Nigerian University
Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria
Advanced Diploma

You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English.

Subject-specific knowledge

Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Please note

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Norway

Typical offer	Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of between 4.5 to 5
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Pakistan

Typical offer	You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies. You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing ability in Chemistry is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies.

You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus.

Additional requirements

Evidence of existing ability in Chemistry is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Poland

Typical offer	Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 80th percentile including Chemistry.
Additional requirements	You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 80th percentile including Chemistry.

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Portugal

Typical offer	Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of 18/20.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Romania

Typical offer	Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.7 including a score of 8 in Chemistry.
Additional requirements	You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.7 including a score of 8 in Chemistry.

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Singapore

Typical offer	A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovakia

Typical offer	Maturitna Skuska or Maturita with honours, normally including scores of 1 in at least three subjects.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovenia

Typical offer	Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

South Africa

Typical offer	National Senior Certificate with very good grades.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Spain

Typical offer	Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 8.0-8.5.
Additional requirements	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

Sri Lanka

Typical offer	Sri Lankan A-levels.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Sweden

Typical offer

Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include A and B grades in the majority of subjects and to include grade B in Chemistry.

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Switzerland

Typical offer	Federal Maturity Certificate.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Turkey

Typical offer

We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1.

Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years

USA

Typical offer

We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying, including the high school graduation diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades We are particularly interested in AP tests and would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores

Advanced Placement Tests with scores of 5,5,5 -5,5,4, in three subjects.

If you have taken the SAT reasoning tests we'd normally expect a combined score of at least 1300 and will look for around 600 in relevant subject tests.

If you've taken the ACT we'd expect to see a composite score of at least 26

Additional requirements

Evidence of existing academic ability in Chemistry is essential.

My country is not listed

If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)-approved IELTS test centre.

Find out more about IELTS

Other English language requirements

Proficiency tests

Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill

We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill

We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.

Pearson (PTE Academic)

62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.

PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).

TOEFL (iBT)

88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).

The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.

English language qualifications

AS/A-level (GCE)

Grade C or above in English Language.

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English

GCE O-level

Grade C or above in English.

Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

GCSE or IGCSE

Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Grade B or above in English as a Second Language

German Abitur

A score of 12 or above in English.

Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate

If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.

If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.

Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)

The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%

Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grades A – C in English

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level

If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.

If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.

The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

West African Senior School Certificate

Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Country exceptions

If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.

You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.

Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.

List of exempt countries

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada**
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
New Zealand
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
USA

** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.

Admissions information for applicants

Transfers into Year 2	Yes. Find out more about transferring into Year 2 of this course. We don’t accept transfers into the third or final year.

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Modules

Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits

Year 1 at Sussex
Year 2 at Sussex
Placement
Year 3 at Sussex

These modules are running in the academic year 2019/20. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Core modules

Autumn teaching

Spring teaching

Core modules

Autumn teaching

Spring teaching

You can apply to spend up to one year away from the University on an industrial placement, normally either in the UK or Europe.

During this year you take three distance-learning modules, supported by regular contact with a designated tutor.

Recent Life Sciences students have gone on placements at:

Sealed Air
Oroboros Instruments
Pfizer.

Find out more about placements and internships.

My colleagues have helped me work out what I want to do for a job, deciding that I want to work in a research environment similar to where I did my placement.”Ben Fry
Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) MChem
AkzoNobel

Please note: If you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t undertake your placement in the USA. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid

Core modules

Autumn and spring teaching

Chemistry Advanced Project (MChem)

Options

Autumn teaching

Spring teaching

Students can choose to work in my research group, providing new insight into fundamental chemical physics phenomena.”Professor Hazel Cox
Senior Lecturer in Chemistry

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Our staff

Prof Mark Bagley

Professor of Organic Chemistry

Research interests

Ageing, Arthritis, Biomarkers, Drug discovery, Medicinal Chemistry, Metabolomics, Structural genomics

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Prof Wendy Brown

Professor Of Physical Chemistry

Research interests

Astrochemistry, Infrared spectroscopy, Physical chemistry, Surface Science, TPD

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Prof Hazel Cox

Professor of Theoretical and Computational Quantum Chemistry

Research interests

Computational chemistry, computational inorganic chemistry, quantum chemistry, theoretical chemical physics, theoretical chemistry

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Dr Iain Day

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry & NMR Spectoscopy

Research interests

Aggregation, Chemical Data Analysis, Inverse Problems, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Physical chemistry, Structure elucidation

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Dr George Kostakis

Senior Lecturer In Physical/Inorganic Chemistry

Research interests

3d/4f, Bimetallic Catalysts, Coordination chemistry, Coordination Clusters, Coordination Polymers, Polynuclear Inorganic Clusters Topology, Topology

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Dr Mark Osborne

Senior Lecturer In Chemistry

Research interests

Laser Spectroscopy

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Prof John Spencer

Professor of Bioorganic Chemistry

Research interests

Chemical probes, Medicinal Chemistry, microwave chemistry, Parallel Synthesis, Supramolecular chemistry

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Dr Eddy Viseux

Lecturer in Organic Chemistry

Research interests

Breast cancer, Chemical synthesis, Chemical Synthetic Methodology, Chiral Catalysis, Fluorescence markers, Fluorophores, Gold - Precious Metals - Industrial Metals, Ligand Design, Ligand Synthesis, Oncology, Transition metals

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Fees

Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2020. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.

Additional costs

The Additional Fees below are for the academic year 2019/20, to give you an idea of the additional costs you may have to pay on this course. All costs are best estimates based on market values at the time they are published. We review estimates every year and they may vary with inflation. Find out tips for budgeting as a student.

Book bundle

Optional book bundles are available from the University for around £165. These texts are also available online and from other outlets.

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Scholarships

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2020.

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Careers

Graduate destinations

Recent Chemistry and Life Sciences graduates have gone on to roles including:

pharmacovigilance associate, Primevigilance Ltd
senior researcher, national community recycling project
data analyst, M&G Investments.

(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2017)

Your future career

Transferable skills such as time management, communication and analytical skills are embedded in the modules throughout your course. Many of our graduates go on to PhD study and research careers in organic, inorganic, physical or computational chemistry. You can also pursue careers in a range of fields such as:

medicinal chemistry
drug discovery and chemical industries
management consultancy and marketing.

Working while you study

Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work

I’m continuing to grow as a scientist and still daily putting into practice much of what I learnt while at Sussex.”Mike Goffe
Procter & Gamble

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