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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
About the course
What are the mechanisms of life?Studying Biochemistry at Sussex, you鈥檒l explore this question. Taught by leading biochemists and chemists, you鈥檒l:- study life at the molecular scale- explore the chemical processes underpinning the activities of cells and organisms- discover what happens when things go wrong, leading to diseases such as cancer- find out how biochemistry can help us develop new therapeutics.From Year 1, you鈥檒l be in the lab gaining hands-on practical skills, recording, analysing and interpreting data from your experiments. You鈥檒l learn about current theories in the field, communicating complex topics and working as part of a team.The course is informed by the latest research. It鈥檚 flexible so you can tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations. You鈥檒l be inspired by modules in areas such as medicinal chemistry, drug discovery, cell signalling and neuroscience. You鈥檒l be supported by a friendly community of scientists in the School of Life Sciences. Our student mentoring programme can also provide you with academic support should you need it.When you graduate, you鈥檒l have skills in:- purifying and analysing key biomolecules such as nucleic acids and enzymes- exploring genomics data- carrying out your own research project.With such skills, a variety of careers are open to you, in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries, or within forensics. Your data-handling and analytical skills mean you could develop a career both inside and outside of science.
MSci or BSc?We also offer this course with an industrial placement year, or as a four-year MSci.
About SussexOur courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
LocationStudy on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We鈥檙e near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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A level : ABB
A-levels must include Biology and Chemistry. You will also need to pass the separate science practical assessment. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
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