What will I learn?

Most biological disciplines rely on analyses at the molecular level and the use of molecular biology to manipulate genes and proteins. Our MSc will train you to become an active and engaged researcher in this field.

You will spend a large part of your course researching real biological problems in a research-active laboratory. You will closely interact with your supervisor and become part of their research group.

Our collaborative links with the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, Brighton and Sussex Medical School and Sussex Neuroscience will give you opportunities to experience cutting-edge research projects across many areas of modern bioscience.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Sussex Centre for Advanced Microscopy.

Careers

With a focus on learning and practicing laboratory skills, this MSc is a perfect platform for a research career.

Many graduates continue their studies as PhD students, often at Sussex, while others follow careers in the pharmaceutical industry and research institutes.

Which department am I in?

Biology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£25,000.00 (US$ 32,286) per year

Books, course materials and other costs (average) - 2.25 to 5.54 (Cost per week)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

University of Sussex

Sussex House,

Brighton,

Brighton & Hove,

BN1 9RH, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

Degree requirements: You should normally have a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a relevant science subject, such as biochemistry, biomedical science, genetics, cell biology. If your qualification is in another subject area, we would normally make our offer at the upper second-class (2.1) level. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English Language Requirements: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.