Brighton,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci Genetics in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex
University of Sussex
|
Brighton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
23,175
(c. USD30,921.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Genetics, the science of heredity and genetic variation, represents a dynamic and rapidly evolving discipline that forms the cornerstone of contemporary biological research. Cutting-edge innovations are transforming how we analyze, manipulate, and engineer both individual genes and complete genomes. These breakthroughs serve as fundamental pillars for:
medical research
biotechnological applications
wildlife preservation efforts.
Pursuing studies in Genetics and its sister field Genomics equips students with skills for diverse professional paths in these sectors.
Throughout the program, you'll explore wide-ranging subjects, including contemporary genetic techniques for identifying disease-related genes. Instruction comes from leading specialists spanning all genetics domains, featuring faculty from:
The Genome Integrity Research Center
Sussex Neurobiology Division
Evolutionary Ecology Department
Molecular Biochemistry.
In your final Masters year, you'll hone sophisticated research capabilities through collaboration with academic teams connected to prominent institutions like Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust. This intensive training provides ideal preparation for careers in scientific investigation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A-level
Typical offer
AAB
Contextual offer
ABB-BBB
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).
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
Typical offer
34 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
AAB
Contextual offer
ABB-BBB
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).
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
Typical offer
34 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
23,175