**About the course**
You will learn from world-leading experts in the Sussex Neuroscience research programme. We represent over 50 research groups working on the central nervous system. Our specialisms include the neurobiology of neurodegenerative disease, motor control and sensory systems, among others.
You can choose from a range of modules based on our latest research, which ranges from studying molecules to humans. To support your career development, you will also study research methods and computation.
**MSci or BSc?**
We also offer this course as a three-year BSc.
**About Sussex**
Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better.
Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries.
**Location**
We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast.
We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away.
With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.
Course Details - Modules
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
B101
Institution code:
S90
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A-levels must include one science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology.
If you are taking a science subject that has the separate science practical assessment, we would normally expect a pass. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Highers must include at least one science subject, with at least grade B. Ideally, you will have one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology as an Advanced Higher.
You will also need Scottish National 5 in English, Mathematics and two sciences with grade B in each.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24-27 credits at Distinction.
You will need substantial amounts of Level 3 credits in relevant sciences or have taken A-level science(s) alongside the Access course.
You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
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. If you wish to discuss this further please contact Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
You must have a Higher Level in at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology, with at least grade 5.
This would need to be in Applied Science and you will need to have opted for substantial numbers of modules in Biology and Chemistry related topics.
Alternatively, you will need a relevant science A-level (Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology) alongside the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma.
You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Including at least 5.5 in each component.
PTE Academic
59.0
Including at least 59 in all four skills.
TOEFL (iBT)
80.0
TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
