Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Genetics in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex
University of Sussex
|
Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,000
(c. USD33,319.5)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Modern genetics is transforming society in remarkable ways. Fields like conservation, agriculture, biotechnology, and medicine are experiencing groundbreaking changes driven by cutting-edge genetic discoveries.
At Sussex, you'll discover how these breakthroughs enhance our understanding of human health genetics. You'll investigate how innovative technologies are revolutionizing disease treatment and paving the way for personalized medical solutions.
Within the School of Life Sciences, you'll become part of a welcoming, collaborative environment with fellow students and leading researchers. You'll gain knowledge from specialists in areas including cancer research, neurological conditions, and ecological studies, with teaching grounded in current scientific findings. During your studies, you'll:
explore diverse subjects spanning cellular biology, genomic science, computational biology, structural biology, and brain research
gain practical experience using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and experimental methods
enhance your data interpretation and presentation abilities, with options to study digital technologies and coding
conduct an independent research investigation.
Upon completing your degree, you'll possess valuable expertise for various scientific and related professions, such as:
pharmaceutical or biotech sectors
health services and medical care
scientific journalism or media
public science outreach.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-level
Typical offer
ABB-BBB
Contextual offer
BBC-BCC
Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects
A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport Science, Statistics or Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only) at grade B.
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.
GCSEs
You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Extended Project Qualification
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ.
International Baccalaureate
30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects
Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with at least grade 5.
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)
80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing
Typical offer
ABB-BBB
Contextual offer
BBC-BCC
Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan
Subjects
A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport Science, Statistics or Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only) at grade B.
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.
GCSEs
You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Extended Project Qualification
We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ.
International Baccalaureate
30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects
Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with at least grade 5.
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)
80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing
Tuition
GBP
25,000