BSc (Hons) Genetics

Genetics is having a profound impact on society. Conservation, agriculture, biotechnology and medicine are all undergoing a revolution, made possible by scientific advances in contemporary genetics.

At Sussex, youll see how these advances are helping us better understand the genetic basis of human health. Youll also explore how technological solutions can transform the treatment of disease. And how this could lead us to developing personalised medicine.

In the School of Life Sciences, youll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. Youll learn from experts specialising in fields such as cancer biology, neurological disorders and population ecology. Your teaching is based on the latest research. On your course, youll:

be inspired by a wide range of topics, from cell and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, to structural and developmental biology and neuroscience
learn to use modern experimental techniques and carry out hands-on work in our labs
develop data analysis and communication skills, with the opportunity to learn computing and programming
carry out your own research project.
When you graduate, youll have the skills and knowledge for a wide range of science and science-related careers. This could include:

the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
the NHS and healthcare
science writing or publishing
science engagement.

A-level
Typical offer
ABB-BBB

Contextual offer
BBC-BCC

Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan

Subjects
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) at grade B.

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

GCSEs
You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) 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.

International Baccalaureate
30 -32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

Subjects
Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology with at least grade 5.

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

TOEFL (iBT)
80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing