36 monthsProgramme duration
27,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Come to Sussex to study genetics, a fast-paced and exciting field of modern biology. It’s having a profound impact on society. Recent technological advances in genome editing and sequencing have transformed our ability to study gene function. These developments underpin human health, biotechnology and biodiversity conservation.
At Sussex, our genetics expertise spans areas such as cancer biology, neurological and genetic disorders, and genome organisation and function. Our experts use modern methods in genetics to track down disease-related genes and to identify new drug treatments. We’re also home to the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, a University of Sussex Centre of Excellence.
In the School of Life Sciences, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. Your teaching is based on the latest research, and on your course, you’ll:
Our courses prepare you for a variety of careers, which could include:
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
At Sussex, our genetics expertise spans areas such as cancer biology, neurological and genetic disorders, and genome organisation and function. Our experts use modern methods in genetics to track down disease-related genes and to identify new drug treatments. We’re also home to the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, a University of Sussex Centre of Excellence.
In the School of Life Sciences, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. Your teaching is based on the latest research, and on your course, you’ll:
- be inspired by topics ranging from cell and molecular biology to genomics and bioinformatics, to structural and developmental biology and neuroscience
- be trained in modern experimental techniques and carry out hands-on work in our labs
- develop data analysis and communication skills, with the opportunity to learn computing and programming
- carry out your own research project.
Our courses prepare you for a variety of careers, which could include:
- within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
- within the NHS and healthcare
- within science writing, communication and publishing
- within the public and private sectors
- within academic research and teaching.
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Come to Sussex to study genetics, a fast-paced and exciting field of modern biology. It’s having a profound impact on society. Recent technological advances in genome editing and sequencing have transformed our ability to study gene function. These developments underpin human health, biotechnology and biodiversity conservation.
At Sussex, our genetics expertise spans areas such as cancer biology, neurological and genetic disorders, and genome organisation and function. Our experts use modern methods in genetics to track down disease-related genes and to identify new drug treatments. We’re also home to the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, a University of Sussex Centre of Excellence.
In the School of Life Sciences, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. Your teaching is based on the latest research, and on your course, you’ll:
Our courses prepare you for a variety of careers, which could include:
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
At Sussex, our genetics expertise spans areas such as cancer biology, neurological and genetic disorders, and genome organisation and function. Our experts use modern methods in genetics to track down disease-related genes and to identify new drug treatments. We’re also home to the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, a University of Sussex Centre of Excellence.
In the School of Life Sciences, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. Your teaching is based on the latest research, and on your course, you’ll:
- be inspired by topics ranging from cell and molecular biology to genomics and bioinformatics, to structural and developmental biology and neuroscience
- be trained in modern experimental techniques and carry out hands-on work in our labs
- develop data analysis and communication skills, with the opportunity to learn computing and programming
- carry out your own research project.
Our courses prepare you for a variety of careers, which could include:
- within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
- within the NHS and healthcare
- within science writing, communication and publishing
- within the public and private sectors
- within academic research and teaching.
Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more.
Admission Requirements
80+
32+
59+
169+
6+
85+
4+
26+
1300+
Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with at least grade 5.
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
27,300 GBP
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