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Chemistry with Summer Research Placements MChem
Chemistry with Summer Research Placements MChem

Chemistry with Summer Research Placements MChem

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  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer: 36 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 83%

Additional requirements: Evidence of existing high level of academic ability in Chemistry is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.5).

English requirements

IELTs: 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component

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

Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE): 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill

Orther Requirement

No

Course Information

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. There are also paid research placement opportunities during the summer holidays.

You can also take an extra year to do a professional placement or study at an international university.

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Year 1:

Core modules

Autumn teaching

  • Introduction to Materials

  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry

  • Maths and Data Analysis for Chemists

  • Structure, Bonding and the Periodic Table

Spring teaching

  • Functional Group Chemistry

  • Molecular Symmetry

  • Reaction Energetics and Kinetics

  • Reactivity of the Elements

Study abroad and Placement

Study abroad (optional)

Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. 

Research placements

Each summer throughout your degree (except your final year), you can apply for a research placement based in the Department of Chemistry. You’ll work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the work of the research group you’re placed with.

It’s a stimulating intellectual challenge, where you can hone your research skills and gain practical experience for a research-based career. You’ll receive funding to cover your living expenses during any placements you take.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

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. 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance - Single

NHS: 300 GBP

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