Biology MSci

Master

In Brighton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    4 Years

At Sussex, you learn from experts who are tackling some of society’s biggest issues, from research into cancer treatments to the declining bee population.
You can choose from a wide range of modules, based on the latest research, to tailor your degree to your interests.
Your integrated Masters year means you develop advanced research skills.
Outside of the laboratory, you can apply your practical skills through fieldwork – we offer amazing field trips to Wales, Portugal, Southern Africa, the Red Sea and Ecuador. This gives you real-world research experience before you graduate.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Brighton (East Sussex)
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Sussex House, BN1 9RH

Start date

On request

About this course

Recent Life Sciences graduates have taken up a range of roles, including:
analytical scientist, Bioventics
clinical trials intern, Medpace
medical laboratory assistant, NHS.

You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or grade 5 in the new grading scale).

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Genetics
  • Zoology
  • Conservation
  • Genomics
  • Biodiversity
  • Neuroscience
  • Ecology and Zoology
  • Molecular Biology

Course programme

Year 1 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Academic Skills in Life Sciences
  • Introduction to Evolution and Biodiversity
Spring teaching
  • Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
  • Neuroscience and Behaviour
  • Research Methods for Biology, Ecology and Zoology
Options

Autumn teaching
  • How Bodies Work
  • Molecular Biology
  • The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Life
Spring teaching
  • Cell Biology
  • Marine Biology and Ecology Field Course
Customise your course

At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.


Year 2 at sussex

Options

Autumn teaching
  • Animal Behavioural Ecology
  • Cell Regulation and Cancer
  • Conservation Biology I
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Plant Physiology and Ecology
  • Principles of Neuroscience
  • Structural Basis of Biological Function
Spring teaching
  • Comparative Animal Physiology and Morphology
  • Computing for Life Sciences
  • Conservation Biology II
  • Developmental Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Mediterranean Ecology and Behaviour Field Course
  • Neural Circuits
Customise your course

At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.

Student abroad or Placement

Study abroad (optional)

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

Placement (optional)

A placement is a great way to network and gain practical skills. When you leave Sussex, you'll benefit from having the experience employers are looking for.

Recent Life Sciences students have gone on placements at:

  • AkzoNobel
  • Pfizer
  • the NHS.
Year 3 at sussex

OptionsAutumn teaching
  • Animal-Plant Interactions
  • Cell Signalling and its Applications in Therapeutics and Disease
  • Coral Reef Ecology Field Course
  • Intelligence in Animals and Machines
  • Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Experimental)
  • Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Literature)
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Neuronal Transduction and Transmission
  • Palaeozoology of Dinosaurs and Megafauna
  • Regulating the Transcriptome
  • Social Insects
  • Tropical Rainforest Science (Field trip Ecuador)
Spring teaching
  • Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Biology
  • African Zoology Field Course
  • Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups
  • Conservation in Practice
  • Evolution of Communication: from animal signals to human speech
  • Genome Stability, Genetic Diseases and Cancer
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
  • Molecular Pharmacology
  • Neuronal Plasticity and Gene Regulation
  • Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression
  • Protein Form and Function
  • Sensory Function and Computation
  • Structure and Function in the Brain
  • Tropical Rainforests: Biogeography and Conservation

Year 4 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Research Foundations
Spring teaching
  • Masters Research Project (45 credits)
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Animal-Plant Interactions
  • Cell Signalling and its Applications in Therapeutics and Disease
  • Coral Reef Ecology Field Course
  • Current Topics in Evolution, Behaviour and Conservation
  • Intelligence in Animals and Machines
  • Masters Tropical Rainforest Field Course
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Neuronal Transduction and Transmission
  • Palaeozoology (Level 7)
  • Regulating the Transcriptome
  • Rewilding and Ecosystem Services
  • Social Insects
Spring teaching
  • Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Biology (Masters)
  • Conflict & Cooperation in Social Groups
  • Evolution of Communication: from animal signals to human speech
  • Field Biology and Conservation Skills
  • Genome Stability, Genetic Diseases and Cancer
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
  • Masters African Zoology Field Course
  • Masters Mediterranean Ecology and Behaviour Field Course
  • Molecular Pharmacology
  • Neuronal Plasticity and Gene Regulation
  • Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression
  • Protein Form and Function
  • Sensory Function and Computation
  • Structure and Function in the Brain
  • Tropical Rainforests: Biogeography and Conservation

Additional information

International students Fee :  £20,750 per year

Biology MSci

£ 9,250 VAT inc.