Overview

Genetics – the study of genes and inheritance – is a fast-paced and exciting field of modern biology. Recent advances are revolutionising the ways in which genes and entire genomes are studied. These developments underpin human health, biotechnology and biodiversity conservation.

The university staff haf close links with organisations including Cancer Research UK and the Welcome Trust. This means you’ll study topics based on the latest research findings, from biodiversity to cell regulation and cancer.

Studying Genetics (Hons) at University of Sussex you’ll cover a broad range of genetics, including the molecular basis of genes and genomes, tracking down disease genes and the use of modern methods in genetics. You’ll learn from experts from across this spectrum of genetics, including academics from the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, the Sussex Neuroscience group and the Evolution, Behaviour and Environment group.

Careers

The courses cover a wide genetics background. You can specialise according to your interests:
evolutionary genetics options may lead you towards a career in genome evolution and conservation
genome stability, genetic disease and cancer modules can prepare you for careers in medical research
genomics and bioinformatics options give you experience in the analysis of large data sets – marketable skills relevant to a wide range of scientific and non-scientific careers.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genome Stability, Genetic Diseases and Cancer
Genomics and Bioinformatics
Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
Molecular Pharmacology
Post Transcriptional Control of Gene Expression
Protein Form and Function

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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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80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Genetics View 121 other Bachelors in Genetics 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

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110

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80

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59

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics with at least grade 5.

European Baccalaureate: Overall result of at least 77%.

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in science subjects with good results is essential (at least a score of 8). Also you will need to have a good ability in mathematics.

UK requirements:

You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade 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).

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Tuition Fees

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26250 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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