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Biomedical Science MSci (Hons)

University of Sussex

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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

Biomedical Science is at the heart of medical breakthroughs. That’s why this subject is vital to the world.From Year 1, you get hands-on practical experience in our labs. Later on in your course, you’ll have the opportunity to explore real human specimens in our anatomy laboratory classes.The course is flexible, and you can tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations. You’ll be inspired by our modules exploring topics such as cancer, infectious diseases and vaccine development, and genomics and bioinformatics.Throughout your time at Sussex, you’ll develop your practical, analytical, problem-solving, communication and technical skills. You’ll learn via lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars. Your teaching is underpinned by the research of our internationally renowned group of experts. They work at the forefront of biomedical research. You’ll be supported in a friendly community of scientists in the School of Life Sciences, as well as staff from Brighton & Sussex Medical School and NHS Trust.Many Biomedical Science students aim to specialise in a branch of Medicine. This is why we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for Medicine at Brighton & Sussex Medical School, if you meet certain criteria.When you graduate, you’ll have the data-handling and analytical skills for a wide range of science and science-related careers. Outside of Medicine, our graduates have taken on a variety of jobs in fields including:- biomedical science- biotechnology- pharmaceutical research- nutrition- physiotherapy.And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a career in – or related to – research. You’ll spend a semester working on an individual research project in one of our Biomedical Science research teams. In this year, you’ll 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’re 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.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 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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A level : AAB

A-levels must include Biology at grade B and another science from Chemistry, Computing, Design & Technology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science or Statistics. Also Biology combined with Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only).You will also need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Biology. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be consider

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    47th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    38th out of 83 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    134 62%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    54th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    24th

    43

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