Genetics (research placement) MSci

Master

In Brighton

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    4 Years

If you want to understand the processes and mechanisms of life – and get more lab experience – this is the course for you. You cover the broad range of genetics from the molecular basis of genes and genomes to evolutionary and ecological genetics.
Our faculty have close links with organisations including Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust. This means you study topics based on the latest research findings, from biodiversity to cell regulation and cancer.
Your integrated Masters year and paid summer research placement develop your advanced skills – while you contribute to world-leading research.

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 started jobs as:
analytical scientist, Bioventics
clinical trial operations intern, Medpace
medical laboratory assistant, NHS.

You will also need 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
  • Biodiversity
  • Genetics
  • Human Physiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Cell Regulation
  • Evolutionary Biology

Course programme

Year 1 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Academic Skills in Life Sciences
  • Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Evolution and Biodiversity
  • Molecular Biology
Spring teaching
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Neuroscience and Behaviour
  • Research Methods in Genetics
Summer vacation
  • Life Sciences Research Placement 1
Year 2 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Cell Regulation and Cancer
  • Genetics and Genomics
  • Structural Basis of Biological Function
Spring teaching
  • Computing for Life Sciences
  • Developmental Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Modern Methods in Genetics
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Plant Physiology and Ecology
  • Principles of Neuroscience
Study abraod 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.

Research placements

You can apply for a summer research placement in Years 1, 2 and 3 of your degree. You’ll work on cutting-edge genetics projects and contribute to the work of a School of Life Sciences research group.

It’s a stimulating intellectual challenge, and excellent practical experience for a future research career. You’ll also receive funding to cover your living expenses during any placements you take.

Year 3 at sussex

Options

Autumn teaching
  • Cell Signalling and its Applications in Therapeutics and Disease
  • Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Experimental)
  • Life Sciences Year 3 Research Project (Literature)
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Palaeozoology of Dinosaurs and Megafauna
  • Regulating the Transcriptome
Spring teaching
  • Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Biology
  • Genome Stability, Genetic Diseases and Cancer
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
  • Molecular Pharmacology
  • Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression
  • Protein Form and Function
  • Structure and Function in the Brain
Year 4 at sussex

Autumn teaching
  • Advanced Methods in Molecular Research
  • Life Sciences Master of Science Research Proposal
Spring teaching
  • Life Sciences MSci research project
Options

Autumn teaching
  • Cell Signalling and its Applications in Therapeutics and Disease
  • Fundamentals of Cancer Cell Biology
  • Molecular Genetics
  • Palaeozoology (Level 7)
  • Regulating the Transcriptome

Additional information

International students Fee :  £19,200 per year

Genetics (research placement) MSci

£ 9,250 VAT inc.