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Genetics

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A level

A,B,B-A,A,B

A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Sport Science, Statistics or Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only). You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in at least one of the science subjects. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24-27 credits at Distinction. The Access to HE Diploma will need to contain substantial amounts of Level 3 credits in science subjects. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) 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 [email protected]

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

This score should be from the full IB Diploma. Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with at least grade 5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally need to be in Applied Science and you will need to have opted for substantial numbers of modules please see the University website for more information. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B-A,A,A,B,B


Highers must include one or two science subjects (other than Maths). Ideally, you will have at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at Advanced Higher. You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics and two sciences with grade B in each.

UCAS Tariff

128-153

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Genetics

**94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)**

**About the course**

Genetics is having a profound impact on society. Conservation, agriculture, biotechnology and medicine are all undergoing a revolution, made possible by scientific advances in contemporary genetics.

At Sussex, you’ll see how these advances are helping us better understand the genetic basis of human health. You’ll also explore how technological solutions can transform the treatment of disease. And how this could lead us to developing personalised medicine.

In the School of Life Sciences, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. You’ll learn from experts specialising in fields such as cancer biology, neurological disorders and population ecology. Your teaching is based on the latest research. On your course, you’ll:

- be inspired by a wide range of topics, from cell and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, to structural and developmental biology and neuroscience

- learn to use modern experimental techniques and carry out hands-on work in our labs

- develop data analysis and communication skills, with the opportunity to learn computing and programming

- carry out your own research project.

When you graduate, you’ll have the skills and knowledge for a wide range of science and science-related careers. This could include:

- the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries

- the NHS and healthcare

- science writing or publishing

- science engagement.

And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a career in – or related to – research. You’ll spend a semester working on an individual research project in one of our Genetics research teams. In this year, you’ll develop advanced skills in technical, analytical and scientific communication skills.

**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.

Modules

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Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£25,000
per year
International
£25,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of Sussex

Department:

Neuroscience

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What students say


How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Genetics

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This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.


Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

75%
UK students
25%
International students
45%
Male students
55%
Female students
92%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
A

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Genetics

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£17,000
low
Average annual salary
96%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

11%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
11%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
9%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals

Only a few hundred people take genetics courses every year and graduates from these courses are amongst the most likely to go on to do a doctorate when they graduate, as that's the level of qualification you need to go into a career in research in this important and fast-moving field. Lab jobs were the most popular outcome for genetics graduates, but whilst other science and technical occupations were also common, you could also find genetics graduates in a range of other roles, particularly business and finance.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Genetics

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£18k

£18k

£26k

£26k

£28k

£28k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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