Undergraduate
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Studying in Life Sciences
Learn from research-active scientists who work in fields across the Life Sciences. From Chemistry to Conservation – explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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Masters
Learn about our range of MSc and MRes courses.
PhD
Find out about PhDs with the School of Life Sciences.
Our School in numbers
- Our Biological Sciences research (as submitted to UoA 05 – Biological Sciences) was assessed overall to be 35% ‘world leading’ (4*) and 59% ‘internationally excellent’ (3*) (REF 2021). See all REF 2021 results.
- We are 8th in the UK for the impact of our research outputs in Chemistry in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education).
- We are 5th in the UK for Zoology (The Guardian University Guide 2024).
- Education and scholarship staff
Neuroscience
Dr Doran Amos, Lecturer in Neuroscience
Dr Camilla Tornoe, Senior Lecturer in Biology
Dr Ruth Staras, Senior Lecturer
Dr Alexander Stuart, Lecturer in NeuroscienceChemistry
Mr Kevin Ellis Clark, Teaching Fellow
Dr James Stubbing, Lecturer in Chemistry
Dr Jon Wilden, Lecturer in ChemistryBiochemistry
Dr Haruko Okamoto, Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry
Dr Joanna Richardson, Senior Lecturer
Dr Lorraine Smith, Senior Lecturer
Dr Greig Joilin, Lecturer in Biochemistry and Biomedicine
Dr David Wood, Lecturer in Immunology
Dr Zahid Pranjol, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical ScienceGenome
Dr Louise Newnham, Senior Lecturer in Genome Stability
Ecology and Evolution
Dr Claudia Drees, Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution
Dr Deborah Glass, Lecturer in Ecology and Animal Biology
Dr Todd Rae, Lecturer in Ecology and Animal Biology
Dr Ellen Rotheray, Senior Lecturer Environment
Dr Valentina Scarponi, Lecturer in Ecology and Animal Biology
Studying in the School of Life Sciences
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[INTRO MUSIC: Inspirational music plays]
On-screen text:
Want to help shape a better world through science?
Want to tacke real-world problems?
And create world-changing impact?
It all starts at the University of Sussex.
Our research-focused courses span the whole of Life Sciences:
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Neuroscience
Biology
Zoology
Ecology and Conservation
Biomedical Science
Genetics
Using the latest in cutting-edge advances.
Guided by world-leading experts.
Gain hands on experience, both in our teaching labs and out in the field.
Influence important policies on things such as the pesticides that kill our wildlife, and policies that protect endangered species.
Work towards unlocking the secrets of the brain and ending the despair of cancer and Alzheimer's.
Join a community of leading scientists and like-minded students striving to make the world a better place for all.
And follow in the footsteps of our three nobel prize winning alumni.
We're here today to train the scientists of tomorrow. And you could be one of them.
Find out more about Life Sciences.
“By joining the School of Life Sciences, you will work on your own research projects alongside world-leading scientists. You'll gain valuable real-world skills and experiences, boosting your future employment prospects.” Dr zahid pranjol
Deputy Head of School (Education)
Deputy Head of School (Education)
Contact
For all general enquiries, contact lifesci@sussex.ac.uk.
Current students and staff
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