Overview

Biology (Hons) degree provided by University of Sussex is flexible, and it allows you to choose modules that fit broader interests and career aspirations. You can also choose to focus on areas such as cell and molecular biology or evolution and whole organism biology, and explore aspects of neuroscience and behaviour.

Careers

Throughout your Biology (Hons) course at University of Sussex, transferable skills such as time management, communication and numerical and data analysis are embedded within the modules. You also develop your problem-solving and team-working abilities.

At Sussex, you can access careers support in the form of one-to-one appointments, drop-in clinics, exclusive jobs listings and talks given by industry professionals. This support continues up to three years after you’ve graduated.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cells, Organisms and Systems

Physiology and Disease

Skills, Ethics and Society

Biodiversity & Ecology

Cell and Molecular Biology

Research Methods for Biology, Ecology and Zoology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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The initial applications deadline for most courses is the final Wednesday in January.

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 468 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level: ABB-BBB

A-levels must include Biology and Chemistry. You will also need to pass the separate science practical assessment. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Subjects: Higher Levels must include both Biology and Chemistry, with a grade of at least 5.

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.
International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall from the full IB Diploma;
European Baccalaureate: Overall result of at least 77%.

· Evidence of existing academic ability in both Biology and Chemistry is essential (normally with a final grade of at least 8.0).

Also you should have a good level of Mathematics

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

27300 GBP / year

≈ 27300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £9,535 per year

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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