Biomedical Science BSc : University of Sussex

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Key information

Duration:: 3 years full time
Typical A-level offer:: AAB-ABB
UCAS code:: C702
Start date:: September 2020

96% of Life Sciences students were in work or further study six months after graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2017)
9th in the UK for the rating of our Biological Sciences research (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)
4th in the UK for graduate prospects in Biological Science (The Complete University Guide 2019)

At Sussex, you develop the knowledge and practical skills to tackle human diagnosis, disease and treatment.

You learn from a range of experts – from those at the forefront of genetics research into cancer treatments to NHS Trust and Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) faculty.

And with our guaranteed interview scheme for Medicine at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), the clinical skills you develop make this course a perfect pathway to studying medicine.

MSci or BSc?

We also offer this course as a four-year MSci. Find out about the benefits of an integrated Masters year.

“The lecturers are incredible at taking complex concepts and making them easy to understand.” Ahmad EbadiBiomedical Science BSc

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A-level

Typical offer	AAB-ABB
Subjects	A-levels must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Physics). You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Biology. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs	You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
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

Other UK qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Typical offer	Pass with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above of which 24 credits must be at Distinction.
Subjects	Substantial amounts of Level 3 credits in Biology and another science subject or to have taken A-level Biology alongside the Access course.
GCSEs	You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes)

Typical offer	D3, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level, and D3 and M2 in the two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would expect you to have grades AB in the 2 A-levels and D3 in the Pre-U.
Subjects	A-levels or Cambridge Pre-Us must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Physics). You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Biology. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs	You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

Typical offer

D3, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U

If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level, and D3 and M2 in the two Pre-Us.

If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subject we would expect you to have grades AB in the 2 A-levels and D3 in the Pre-U.

Subjects

A-levels or Cambridge Pre-Us must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Physics).

You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Biology. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GCSEs

You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer	32-34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects	You will need Higher Level in Biology and another Higher Level science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) with at least grade 5 in both.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels

Typical offer	Grades AB in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
Subjects	A-levels must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Physics). You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Biology. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSEs	You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)

Typical offer	DDD
Subjects	In Applied Science (Biomedical Science Pathway) or the former BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Applied Science with substantial numbers of modules in Biology and Chemistry related topics.
GCSEs	You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).

Scottish Highers

Typical offer	AAABB-AABBB
Subjects	Highers must include Biology and another science, with at least grade B in each. Ideally, you will have one or both of these sciences as an Advanced Higher.
GCSEs	You will also need Scottish National 5 in English, Mathematics and two sciences with grade B in each.

Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced

Typical offer	Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-level grades AAB – ABB
Subjects	A-levels must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Physics).
GCSEs	You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or grade 5).

International Baccalaureate

Typical offer	32-34 points overall from the full IB Diploma.
Subjects	You will need Higher Level in Biology and another Higher Level science subject (from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) with at least grade 5 in both.

European Baccalaureate

Typical offer	Overall result of at least 77%-80%
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential (at least a score of 8).

Other international qualifications

Australia

Typical offer	Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and between 92% to 88% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 3 to 4 or better.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Austria

Typical offer	Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of between 1.8 to 2.0 or better for first-year entry.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Belgium

Typical offer	Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Bulgaria

Typical offer	Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects).
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Canada

Typical offer	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses. British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AAABB-AABBB from 5 grade 12 courses. We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Typical offer

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses.

British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AAABB-AABBB from 5 grade 12 courses.

We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec.

Additional requirements

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

China

Typical offer	We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses. However, we may consider you if you have studied one year or more of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution, or if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year. If you have the Senior High School Graduation, you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.

However, we may consider you if you have studied one year or more of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution, or if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year.

If you have the Senior High School Graduation, you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex.

Check which qualifications the International Study Centre accepts for the International Foundation Year.

Subject-specific knowledge

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Please note

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Croatia

Typical offer	Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of between 4.5 and 4.2
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Cyprus

Typical offer	Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of between 19 /20 and 18.5 /20 will be considered for first-year entry.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Czech Republic

Typical offer	Maturita with a good overall average.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Denmark

Typical offer	Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Finland

Typical offer	Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEEM, which must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics).
Additional requirements	You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEEM, which must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics or Physics).

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

France

Typical offer	French Baccalauréat with overall final result of at least 13/20 to 14/20.
Additional requirements	You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalauréat with good results (12/20) in Biology and at least one other science subject.

Germany

Typical offer	German Abitur with an overall result of 1.8 to 2.0 or better.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science subject with good results (12/15) are essential.

Greece

Typical offer	Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 18.5 will be considered for first-year entry. You must also have either Apolytirion pathway in Biology and another science from Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics with a score of 19 or the Pan Hellenic in Biology and another science from Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics with an overall score of 17.
Additional requirements	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Hong Kong

Typical offer	Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 4 to 5, 4, 4 from three subjects including two electives
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Hungary

Typical offer	Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55544.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

India

Typical offer	Standard XII results 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) 80% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Typical offer

Standard XII results

80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)
80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
80% HSC Higher Secondary Certificate ( Maharashtra )

Additional requirements

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Iran

Typical offer	High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Ireland

Typical offer	Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 to H1,H2,H2,H3,H3.
Additional requirements	Highers will need to include Biology and another science subject with a score of H1. You must have a good level of Mathematics and English.

Typical offer

Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 to H1,H2,H2,H3,H3.

Additional requirements

Highers will need to include Biology and another science subject with a score of H1.

You must have a good level of Mathematics and English.

Israel

Typical offer	Bagrut, with at least 8/10 in at least six subjects, including one five-unit subject.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Italy

Typical offer	Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of between 81/100 and 85/100.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Japan

Typical offer	Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our Foundation Years. Find out more about Foundation Years.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Latvia

Typical offer	Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Lithuania

Typical offer	Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English).
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Luxembourg

Typical offer	Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Malaysia

Typical offer	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of AAB-ABB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.5 or UEC with an overall average grade B3 (75%).
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Netherlands

Typical offer	Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Nigeria

Typical offer	You are expected to have one of the following: Higher National Diploma One year at a recognised Nigerian University Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria Advanced Diploma You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

You are expected to have one of the following:

Higher National Diploma
One year at a recognised Nigerian University
Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria
Advanced Diploma

You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English.

Subject-specific knowledge

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Please note

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Norway

Typical offer	Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of between 4 to 4.5
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Pakistan

Typical offer	You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies. You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in science subjects with good results is essential. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis

Typical offer

You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies.

You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus.

Additional requirements

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in science subjects with good results is essential.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis

Poland

Typical offer	Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 75th percentile including Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics).
Additional requirements	You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 75th percentile including Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics).

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Portugal

Typical offer	Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of between 17/20 and 18/20.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Romania

Typical offer	Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of between 8.5 including a score of 8 in Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics).
Additional requirements	You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of between 8.5 including a score of 8 in Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics).

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Singapore

Typical offer	A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovakia

Typical offer	Maturitna Skuska or Maturita with honours, normally including scores of 1 in at least three subjects.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Slovenia

Typical offer	Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

South Africa

Typical offer	National Senior Certificate with very good grades.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Spain

Typical offer	Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 8.0.
Additional requirements	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

Sri Lanka

Typical offer	Sri Lankan A-levels.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Sweden

Typical offer	Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include B grades in the majority of subjects and to include grade B in Biology and a second science from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
Additional requirements	You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Typical offer

Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include B grades in the majority of subjects and to include grade B in Biology and a second science from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

Additional requirements

You must have a good level of Mathematics.

Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Switzerland

Typical offer	Federal Maturity Certificate.
Subject-specific knowledge	Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.
Please note	Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

Turkey

Typical offer

We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1.

Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years

USA

Typical offer

We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying, including the high school graduation diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades We are particularly interested in AP tests and would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores

Advanced Placement Tests with scores of between 5,5,4 to 5,4,4 in three subjects.

If you have taken the SAT reasoning tests we'd normally expect a combined score of at least 1300 and will look for around 600 in relevant subject tests.

If you've taken the ACT we'd expect to see a composite score of at least 26.

Additional requirements

Evidence of academic studies to a high level in Biology and another science with good results are essential.

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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic)

6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.

If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)-approved IELTS test centre.

Find out more about IELTS

Other English language requirements

Proficiency tests

Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)

176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill

We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill

We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.

You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.

Pearson (PTE Academic)

62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.

PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).

TOEFL (iBT)

88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).

The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.

English language qualifications

AS/A-level (GCE)

Grade C or above in English Language.

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English

GCE O-level

Grade C or above in English.

Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.

GCSE or IGCSE

Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).

Grade B or above in English as a Second Language

German Abitur

A score of 12 or above in English.

Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate

If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.

If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.

Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)

The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%

Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

English A or English B at grade 5 or above.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

Grades A – C in English

Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level

If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.

If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.

The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).

West African Senior School Certificate

Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).

Country exceptions

If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.

You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.

Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.

List of exempt countries

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada**
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
New Zealand
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United Kingdom
USA

** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.

Admissions information for applicants

Transfers into Year 2	Yes. Find out more about transferring into Year 2 of this course. We don’t accept transfers into the third or final year.

If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us

Don’t meet our entry requirements?

If you don't meet our entry requirements, we recommend our in-house Foundation Year course to prepare you for Year 1 of your chosen degree:

Life Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)

If you don't have the required language skills for this course you could consider the International Study Centre. The ISC offers a range of foundation courses in combination with English language teaching.

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Modules

Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits

Year 1 at Sussex
Year 2 at Sussex
Study abroad or Placement
Year 3 at Sussex

These modules are running in the academic year 2019/20. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Core modules

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Study abroad (optional)

Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. Find out where your course could take you

Placement (optional)

A placement is a great way to network and gain practical skills. When you leave Sussex, you'll benefit from having the experience employers are looking for.

Recent Life Sciences students have gone on placements at:

Oroboros Instruments
Pfizer
the NHS.

Find out more about placements and internships.

Please note: If you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t transfer to the version of this program with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid

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With my background as an immunologist, I use discussion around contemporary research to provide students with a perspective of the current advances and changes in this field.”Jenna Macciochi
Biomedical Science convenor

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Our staff

Dr Jenna Macciochi

Teaching Fellow In Immunology

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Prof Simon Morley

Professor of Signal Transduction

Research interests

Cell signalling, Gene expression, Translational regulation

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Dr Jo Murray

Reader

Research interests

Cell cycle, Chromosomes, DNA damage and repair, DNA replication, Genome rearrangements, Homologous recombination, Replication of damaged DNA

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Dr Prabha Parthasarathy

Visiting Research Fellow

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Prof Alison Sinclair

Professor of Molecular Virology

Research interests

Burkitt lymphoma, Cancer (Human disease), Cancer cell biology, Cell biology, Cell cultures, Chromatin, DNA binding proteins, Expression systems, Gene expression, Gene silencing, Genomics, Microbiology, Molecular virology, mRNA, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, next-generation sequencing, Oncogenes, Protein complexes, Transcription, Transcription factors, Transcriptional regulation, Virology, virus, virus replication

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Prof Michelle West

Professor of Tumour Virology

Research interests

B cells, Cancer cell biology, Cell cycle, Chromatin, Epigenetics, Transcriptional regulation, Translational regulation, Virology

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Dr Edward Wright

Senior Lecturer in Microbiology

Research interests

Drug discovery, Host-pathogen interactions, Molecular virology, Vaccine development, Vaccines, Virology

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production lab technician, Thermo Fisher Scientific
graduate management trainee, NHS Leadership Academy.

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Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

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MSci or BSc?

Entry requirements

A-level

Other UK qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes)

International Baccalaureate

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)

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IELTS (Academic)

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