Neuroscience with Psychology BSc (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore the relationship between the brain and the mind. Explore the latest discoveries, gain lab experience and tailor your degree to your interests. Develop the data-handling and analytical skills for careers in neuroscience and psychology, alongside transferable skills for diverse science-related futures.

Department: School of Life Sciences: Neuroscience | Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Cells, Organisms and Systems, Psychology of Child Development, Skills, Ethics and Society, Cell and Molecular Biology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, Research Methods for Neuroscience, Social Psychology and Individual Differences, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Biological Psychology, Principles of Neuronal Function, Research and Professional Skills I: Neuroscience, Neural Circuits, Psychology of Cognitive Processes, Research and Professional Skills II: Neuroscience. Year 3 core modules: Third Year Bioscience Research Project, Understanding Clinical Psychology, Advanced Topics in Psychology, Neurobiology of Brain Disorders.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll have transferable skills in neuroscience and psychology, as well as data-handling and analytical skills. This prepares you for a wide range of science and science-related careers, including:

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB-BBB Subjects: A-levels must include at least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Sports Science, Computing, Geography, Geology, Psychology, Statistics, Life & Health Sciences (Double Award). 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. GCSEs: You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics with grade 4/C. Extended Project Qualification: 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 us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code B1C8.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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