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Biology MSci (Hons)

University of Sussex

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University of Sussex
UCAS CODE: C101

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)


About the course

How could we cure cancer? How can we end the despair of Alzheimer鈥檚? How can we protect rare species from extinction, or prevent epidemics from spreading globally?This course sets you up to understand new discoveries. You鈥檒l develop critical thinking, scientific teamwork and technical communication skills, alongside a solid grounding in biology. You can choose to focus on areas such as cell and molecular biology, evolution and ecology, or neuroscience and behaviour.From Year 1, you鈥檒l get hands-on practical experience in laboratories and in the field. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings of the South Downs National Park. Further afield, we offer inspiring field trips with destinations such as:- Wales- Ecuador- Portugal- Southern Africa- the Red Sea.At Sussex, our research has real-world impact. You鈥檒l learn from experts tackling some of society鈥檚 biggest issues 鈥� from research into cancer treatments to the declining bee population. In your third year, you could have the opportunity to join a lecturer鈥檚 research lab and carry out your own project. In the School of Life Sciences, you鈥檒l be supported by a friendly scientific community.When you graduate, you鈥檒l have experience of conducting experiments, statistical data analysis, and drawing conclusions from scientific evidence. This 鈥� combined with your data-handling and analytical skills 鈥� means you鈥檙e prepared for a career inside and outside of science. Biology is a route to many careers, in fields including:- the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries- healthcare- sustainability- scientific writing and communication.And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a career in 鈥� or related to 鈥� research. You鈥檒l spend a semester working on an individual research project in one of our Biology research teams. In this year, you鈥檒l develop advanced skills in technical, analytical and scientific communication skills.


MSci or BSc?

We also offer this course as a three-year BSc.


Location

Study 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.


About the University of Sussex

Our 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.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 26,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAB

A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics or Sports Science. You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in at least one of the science subjects. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, Brighton, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    43rd out of 94 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    143 63%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    73rd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    85th

    34

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