Neuroscience

94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

About the course

From curing degenerative diseases, to inventing the next generation of AI, there’s so much yet to discover in the field of neuroscience.

At Sussex, you’ll explore the latest discoveries about the brain and nervous system. You’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics in the School of Life Sciences. Our teaching will inspire you, with topics including:

- molecular and cellular neurobiology

- development and genetics

- neurophysiology

- behaviour

- brain disorders.

From Year 1 you’ll be in the lab, gaining practical hands-on experience. You’ll carry out interactive neuroscience experiments and take part in workshops. You’ll also develop computing, programming, data analysis and communication skills.

Sussex was the first university in the UK to offer a degree in neurobiology. Building on that ground-breaking step, the wider Sussex Neuroscience community now represents over 50 different research groups. They work across a broad spectrum of specialisms, from vision and consciousness, to AI and behaviour.

When you graduate, you’ll have the data-handling and analytical skills for a wide range of science and science-related careers. This could include:

- the biotechnology industry

- the NHS and healthcare

- academic research

- science writing or publishing

- science engagement.

MSci or BSc?

We also offer this course as a four-year MSci.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

About the University of Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.