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Neuroscience at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) We aim to understand the nervous system and various neurological disorders. You’ll be guided and supervised through your research project by experts in fields such as:

  • the senses
  • synaptic physiology
  • the molecular and cellular mechanisms of learning and memory.
You’ll be based in the newly refurbished Neuroscience Centre, using a range of techniques from molecular biology to electrophysiology and multiphoton microscopy. International PhD Academy Would you like to develop your knowledge and research skills before you undertake your PhD research? If you’re a self-funded or sponsored international applicant, join the thriving community in the School of Life Sciences’ International PhD Academy. During your PhD degree, the structure of Year 1 can be tailored to your previous research experience. You’ll have opportunities for bespoke academic, personal and professional development. All this will give you the skills and confidence to excel in your PhD research, and open a wealth of career opportunities. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

Modules

Please check our website in January 2025 for the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.

Assessment method

Research project

Entry requirements

You’re normally expected to have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Sponsorship information

Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.

Neuroscience at University of Sussex - UCAS