15Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
1st in the UK for Citations in Physical Sciences (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2023) 8th in the UK for the impact of our research outputs in Chemistry in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) About the course 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.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F102
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - AABBB - AAABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Extended Project
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
Please see our English language requirements.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25000 | Year 1 |
| International | £25000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH