Course summary
94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) =8th in the UK for Psychology (Shanghai 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects) Top 20 in the UK for our research overall in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) About the course Our aim is to advance the understanding of one of the last frontiers of science – the brain and nervous system. Our research unites different scientific disciplines. This allows us to combine approaches and technologies for the benefit of society. Studying with us, you’ll learn from experts in:
- Sussex Neuroscience, which is one of the largest and most interconnected neuroscience communities in the UK with over 50 research groups on campus
- the School of Psychology, which is one of the UK’s largest schools of psychology with passionate academics in a wide range of areas.
- gain an understanding of biological systems and psychology, from molecular biology and cell biology, to social psychology and cognition
- investigate molecular and cellular neuroscience, systems neuroscience, computational neuroscience, disorders of the nervous system and clinical psychology
- put your skills and knowledge into practice by joining one of our leading research teams and investigating major research questions.
Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'visit our course page' link.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B1C8
- Institution code:
- S90
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - ABBBB - AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 32 points
Extended Project
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online. |
PTE Academic | 59 | Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition. |
Please see our English language requirements.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £25000 | Year 1 |
International | £25000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH