Biomedical Science MSci

at University of Sussex

Year 1

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Academic Skills in Life Sciences

• Human Physiology

• Introduction to Human Disease

• Molecular Biology

Spring teaching

• Biological Chemistry

• Cell Biology

• Introduction to Metabolism and Pharmacology

• Research Methods in Biochemistry

Year 2 

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Cell Regulation and Cancer

• Genetics and Genomics

• Haematology and Anatomy

• Structural Basis of Biological Function

Spring teaching

• Clinical Biochemistry

• Combating Disease

• Medical Microbiology

• Virology

Year 3

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Life Science Bioscience Third Year Research Project

Year 4

Core modules

Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.

Autumn teaching

• Advanced Methods in Molecular Research

​​​​​​​Spring teaching

• Life Sciences MSci research project

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.     

Subjects    

You will need Higher Level in Biology and another Higher Level science subject (Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology) with at least grade 5 in both.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer    

Overall result of 80%

Additional requirements    

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential (at least a score of 8).

Other international qualifications

Typical offer    

Standard XII results

• 85%- 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)  

• 85%- 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)

• 85%- 80% Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements    

• Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential. 

• You must also have a good level of Mathematics.

• Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Home students: £9,250 per year

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,250 per year

International students: £22,500 per year

Throughout your course, transferable skills such as time management, communication and analytical skills are embedded within the modules. 

You can go on to graduate from medical school or to the expanding Physician Associate programmes. You can also pursue postgraduate study, leading to academic and applied medical research in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, universities and research institutes.