Overview

You’ll spend a large part of your course researching real biological problems in a research-active laboratory. You’ll 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 at University of Sussex is a perfect platform for a research career.
Many Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology graduates continue their studies as PhD students, often at Sussex, while others follow careers in the pharmaceutical industry and research institutes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Genetics

Regulating the Transcriptome

Genome Stability, Genetic Diseases and Cancer

Genomics and Bioinformatics

Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression

Protein Form and Function

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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110

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4

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59

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6

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General 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 genetics, cell biology, biology, computing or mathematics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

12800 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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