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Genetics MSci
University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
48 monthsProgram duration
22,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
GeneticsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Genetics – the study of genes and inheritance – is a fast-paced and exciting field underpinning all modern biology. Recent advances are revolutionising the ways genes and entire genomes are not only studied but also edited and modified. These developments are at the foundation of:
Studying Genetics, and the related field of Genomics, will prepare you for careers in all these areas.
On your course, you’ll cover a broad range of topics including the use of modern genetic methods to track down disease genes. You’ll learn from experts across the spectrum of genetics, including academics from:
During your integrated Masters year, you'll develop advanced research skills by working with a research group with links to organisations such as Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust. This experience will prepare you for a future in scientific research.
Program overview
Main Subject
Genetics
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Genetics – the study of genes and inheritance – is a fast-paced and exciting field underpinning all modern biology. Recent advances are revolutionising the ways genes and entire genomes are not only studied but also edited and modified. These developments are at the foundation of:
Studying Genetics, and the related field of Genomics, will prepare you for careers in all these areas.
On your course, you’ll cover a broad range of topics including the use of modern genetic methods to track down disease genes. You’ll learn from experts across the spectrum of genetics, including academics from:
During your integrated Masters year, you'll develop advanced research skills by working with a research group with links to organisations such as Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust. This experience will prepare you for a future in scientific research.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Undergraduate
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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The University of Sussex is a research-intensive campus university near the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove, on the UK’s south coast. Make yourself at home by the sea and live in Brighton, one of the UK's most iconic cities. Brighton is only one hour from London and well connected to airports.
Sussex uses research-led teaching, a unique location and a strong sense of purpose to broaden its students’ perspectives. Choose from over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, taught by world-leading academics, and join our thriving student community.
Sussex has an excellent international reputation and we are ranked in the top 50 UK universities (The Complete University Guide 2022, Guardian University Guide 2022, Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022). We are proud to be placed 151 (joint) in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022). Sussex is currently ranked 226th (joint) for the most recent QS World Rankings 2022
Sussex has a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) silver award for the quality of its teaching, and has been particularly commended for its outstanding employment strategy and excellent student success rate, with a very high proportion of Sussex students from all backgrounds completing their course and going on to highly skilled employment or further study.
Sussex encourages its students to speak out about the things that matter to them and stand up for what they believe in. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually challenging environment. At Sussex you will be encouraged to open your mind, deepen your thinking and leave your mark on the world.
Our campus is extremely spacious, green and peaceful. The campus is set in the outstanding beauty of the South Downs – it’s a stunning environment to study and live in. Many students travel to and around campus by bicycle, making travel cost-effective and safe.
You’ll find everything you need on campus, from a health centre with a daily drop-in service to childcare facilities and two sports centres. Our campus is like a large village, with everything you need for day-to-day life. This includes a bank, post office, GP surgery, dentist, and pharmacy as well as numerous cafés, bars and restaurants, and a twice-weekly food market.
Sussex is committed to looking after students’ wellbeing. With dozens of societies, including the popular Dog Walking Society and the Buddy Scheme, we provide many mays to help students feel at home and make friends. Our excellent Library provides thousands of digital journals, reports, e-books, software and training.
Study with us
Our courses are designed to enable you to go out in the world and make a difference. We offer one of the widest course ranges of any University, spread across the arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences, and some of them are internationally recognised, such as our Development Studies course which is ranked 1st in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2021).
From American Studies to Zoology, International Business to Astrophysics, Media Practice to Social Work, we have stimulating courses – and world-respected academics. At Sussex you are also encouraged to expand your horizons by choosing modules and pathways from different subject areas, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills and follow your own path.
Distance Learning at Sussex
Our distance learning courses give you the opportunity to study at Sussex from wherever you are in the world. Sussex runs several 100% online Masters courses that are designed with a focus on employability. We ensure teaching and learning is practical, focusing on real-world case studies and providing skills you can take directly into the workplace.
Our distance learning courses provide the flexibility to fit your study around your life and career. There are six entry points a year which means you can start your course when you like throughout the year. And, if you need to take a break from your studies at any time, you can simply ‘step-off’ the course and re-join once you have the time to dedicate to your studies again.
You’ll work with on projects with fellow students located all over the world, enabling you to become part of a global learning experience.
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (11)
Medicine BMBS
Foundation Office (11)
Arts and Humanities (with a foundation year) BA (Hons)
Business, Management and Economics (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Design and Business (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Engineering (with a foundation year) BEng (Hons)
Life Sciences (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Mathematics (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Physics and Astronomy (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Psychology (with a foundation year) BSc (Hons)
Social Sciences (with a foundation year) BA (Hons)
School of Education and Social Work (11)
Childhood and Youth: Theory and Practice BA (Hons)
Primary and Early Years Education (with Qualified Teacher Status) BA (Hons)
Social Work BA (Hons)
School of Engineering and Informatics (11)
Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (with an industrial placement year) MComp
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Computer Science MComp
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons)
Computing for Business and Management (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Computing for Business and Management BSc (Hons)
Computing for Digital Media and Games (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Computing for Digital Media and Games BSc (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with an industrial placement year) BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with an industrial placement year) MEng
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng
Mechanical Engineering (with an industrial placement year) BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering (with an industrial placement year) MEng
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering MEng
Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering with Robotics (with an industrial placement year) MEng
Mechanical Engineering with Robotics BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering with Robotics MEng
Product Design (with an industrial placement year) BA (Hons)
Product Design (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Product Design BA (Hons)
Product Design BSc (Hons)
Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering (with an industrial placement year) BEng (Hons)
Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering (with an industrial placement year) MEng
Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Robotic and Mechatronic Engineering MEng
Sustainable Automotive Engineering (with an industrial placement year) BEng (Hons)
Sustainable Automotive Engineering (with an industrial placement year) MEng
Sustainable Automotive Engineering BEng (Hons)
Sustainable Automotive Engineering MEng
School of Global Studies (11)
Anthropology BA (Hons)
Anthropology and History BA (Hons)
Anthropology and International Development BA (Hons)
Anthropology with a Language BA (Hons)
Geography BA (Hons)
Geography BSc (Hons)
Geography and Anthropology BA (Hons)
Geography and International Development BA (Hons)
Geography and International Relations BA (Hons)
Geography with a Language BA (Hons)
Geography, Sustainable Development and Climate Change BSc (Hons)
History and Anthropology BA (Hons)
International Development BA (Hons)
International Development with a Language BA (Hons)
International Relations BA (Hons)
International Relations and Anthropology BA (Hons)
International Relations and Development BA (Hons)
International Relations and Sociology BA (Hons)
International Relations with a Language BA (Hons)
School of Law, Politics and Sociology (11)
Criminology BA (Hons)
Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)
Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)
Law (Graduate Entry) LLB (Hons)
Law LLB (Hons)
Law with American Studies (with a study abroad year) LLB (Hons)
Law with Business and Management LLB (Hons)
Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Law with International Relations LLB (Hons)
Law with Politics LLB (Hons)
Law with a Language LLB (Hons)
Politics BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
Politics and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons)
Psychology (with a professional placement year) BSc (Hons)
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Sociology BA (Hons)
Sociology and International Development BA (Hons)
Sociology with Media Studies BA (Hons)
Sociology with a Language BA (Hons)
School of Life Sciences (11)
Biochemistry (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
Biochemistry MSci
Biology BSc (Hons)
Biology MSci
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science MSci
Chemistry (with an industrial placement year) MChem
Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Chemistry MChem
Chemistry with Summer Research Placements MChem
Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons)
Ecology and Conservation MSci
Genetics BSc (Hons)
Genetics MSci
Medical Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
Medical Neuroscience MSci
Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
Neuroscience MSci
Neuroscience with Psychology BSc (Hons)
Zoology BSc (Hons)
Zoology MSci
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (11)
Astrophysics MPhys
Mathematics (research placement) MMath
Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Mathematics MMath
Mathematics with Data Science BSc (Hons)
Mathematics with Data Science MMath
Mathematics with Economics BSc (Hons)
Mathematics with Economics MMath
Physics (research placement) MPhys
Physics (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)
Physics (with an industrial placement year) MPhys
Physics BSc (Hons)
Physics MPhys
Physics with Astrophysics BSc (Hons)
Physics with Astrophysics MPhys
Physics with Data Science BSc (Hons)
Physics with Data Science MPhys
Theoretical Physics BSc (Hons)
Theoretical Physics MPhys
School of Media, Arts and Humanities (11)
American Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
American Studies and English (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
American Studies and Film Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
American Studies and History (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
American Studies and Politics (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
Art History (with a professional placement year) BA (Hons)
Art History BA (Hons)
Art History and Film Studies BA (Hons)
Creative Writing BA (Hons)
Digital Media and Culture BA (Hons)
Drama and English (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
Drama and English BA (Hons)
Drama and Film Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
Drama and Film Studies BA (Hons)
Drama with a Language BA (Hons)
Drama, Theatre and Performance (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
Drama, Theatre and Performance BA (Hons)
English (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
English BA (Hons)
English Language and Linguistics (with TESOL) BA (Hons)
English Language and Linguistics (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons)
English Language and Literature (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
English Language and Literature BA (Hons)
English and Art History (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
English and Art History BA (Hons)
English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)
English and Film Studies BA (Hons)
English and History (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
English and History BA (Hons)
English and Media Studies (with a study abroad year) BA (Hons)
English and Media Studies BA (Hons)
Film Studies BA (Hons)
Filmmaking BA (Hons)
Game Design and Playable Media BA (Hons)
History BA (Hons)
History and International Relations BA (Hons)
History and Philosophy BA (Hons)
History and Politics BA (Hons)
History and Sociology BA (Hons)
Liberal Arts BA (Hons)
Media Production BA (Hons)
Media and Communications BA (Hons)
Media and Journalism BA (Hons)
Music BA (Hons)
Music Technology BA (Hons)
Philosophy BA (Hons)
Philosophy and English BA (Hons)
Philosophy and Sociology BA (Hons)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) BA (Hons)
School of Psychology (11)
Psychology with Business and Management BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Clinical Approaches BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
Psychology with Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
University of Sussex Business School (11)
Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
Banking and Digital Finance BSc (Hons)
Business and Management Studies BSc (Hons)
Economics BA (Hons)
Economics BSc (Hons)
Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
Economics and International Development BA (Hons)
Economics and Management Studies BSc (Hons)
Finance and Business BSc (Hons)
Finance and Technology (FinTech) BSc (Hons)
International Business BSc (Hons)
Marketing and Management BSc (Hons)
Marketing and Management with Psychology BSc (Hons)
The University of Sussex is a research-intensive campus university near the vibrant city of Brighton & Hove, on the UK’s south coast. Make yourself at home by the sea and live in Brighton, one of the UK's most iconic cities. Brighton is only one hour from London and well connected to airports.
Sussex uses research-led teaching, a unique location and a strong sense of purpose to broaden its students’ perspectives. Choose from over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, taught by world-leading academics, and join our thriving student community.
Sussex has an excellent international reputation and we are ranked in the top 50 UK universities (The Complete University Guide 2022, Guardian University Guide 2022, Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022). We are proud to be placed 151 (joint) in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022). Sussex is currently ranked 226th (joint) for the most recent QS World Rankings 2022
Sussex has a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) silver award for the quality of its teaching, and has been particularly commended for its outstanding employment strategy and excellent student success rate, with a very high proportion of Sussex students from all backgrounds completing their course and going on to highly skilled employment or further study.
Sussex encourages its students to speak out about the things that matter to them and stand up for what they believe in. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually challenging environment. At Sussex you will be encouraged to open your mind, deepen your thinking and leave your mark on the world.
Our campus is extremely spacious, green and peaceful. The campus is set in the outstanding beauty of the South Downs – it’s a stunning environment to study and live in. Many students travel to and around campus by bicycle, making travel cost-effective and safe.
You’ll find everything you need on campus, from a health centre with a daily drop-in service to childcare facilities and two sports centres. Our campus is like a large village, with everything you need for day-to-day life. This includes a bank, post office, GP surgery, dentist, and pharmacy as well as numerous cafés, bars and restaurants, and a twice-weekly food market.
Sussex is committed to looking after students’ wellbeing. With dozens of societies, including the popular Dog Walking Society and the Buddy Scheme, we provide many mays to help students feel at home and make friends. Our excellent Library provides thousands of digital journals, reports, e-books, software and training.
Study with us
Our courses are designed to enable you to go out in the world and make a difference. We offer one of the widest course ranges of any University, spread across the arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences, and some of them are internationally recognised, such as our Development Studies course which is ranked 1st in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2021).
From American Studies to Zoology, International Business to Astrophysics, Media Practice to Social Work, we have stimulating courses – and world-respected academics. At Sussex you are also encouraged to expand your horizons by choosing modules and pathways from different subject areas, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills and follow your own path.
Distance Learning at Sussex
Our distance learning courses give you the opportunity to study at Sussex from wherever you are in the world. Sussex runs several 100% online Masters courses that are designed with a focus on employability. We ensure teaching and learning is practical, focusing on real-world case studies and providing skills you can take directly into the workplace.
Our distance learning courses provide the flexibility to fit your study around your life and career. There are six entry points a year which means you can start your course when you like throughout the year. And, if you need to take a break from your studies at any time, you can simply ‘step-off’ the course and re-join once you have the time to dedicate to your studies again.
You’ll work with on projects with fellow students located all over the world, enabling you to become part of a global learning experience.
Brighton and Sussex Medical School (11)
Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine MSc
Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine PGCert
Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine PGDip
Cardiology MSc
Cardiology PGCert
Cardiology PGDip
Clinical Education MSc
Clinical Education PGDip
Clinical Professional Studies PGCert
Clinical Radiology MSc
Clinical Radiology PGCert
Clinical Radiology PGDip
Contemporary Bioethics MA
Contemporary Bioethics PGCert
Contemporary Bioethics PGDip
Dementia Studies MSc
Dementia Studies PGCert
Dementia Studies PGDip
Diabetes in Primary Care PGCert
Global Health MSc
Global Health PGCert
Global Health PGDip
Internal Medicine MSc
Internal Medicine PGCert
Internal Medicine PGDip
Medical Education PGCert
Medical Research MRes
Medical Research PGCert
Paediatrics and Child Health MSc
Paediatrics and Child Health PGCert
Paediatrics and Child Health PGDip
Physician Associate Studies MSc
Psychiatry MSc
Psychiatry PGCert
Psychiatry PGDip
Public Health MSc
Public Health PGCert
Public Health PGDip
Simulation in Clinical Practice PGCert
Surgical Studies MSc
Surgical Studies PGCert
Surgical Studies PGDip
Institute of Development Studies (11)
Development Studies MA
Gender and Development MA
Globalisation, Business and Development MA
Governance, Development and Public Policy MA
Poverty and Development MA
Power, Participation and Social Change MA
School of Education and Social Work (11)
Childhood and Youth Studies MA
Early Years Education (with Early Years Teacher Status) MA
Early Years Education MA
Education (full time) MA
Education (part time) MA
International Education and Development MA
Primary PGCE
Secondary Business Studies PGCE
Secondary Computer Science PGCE
Secondary Computing and Business Education PGCE
Secondary Design Technology PGCE
Secondary Drama PGCE
Secondary English PGCE
Secondary English and Drama PGCE
Secondary English and Media Studies PGCE
Secondary Geography PGCE
Secondary History PGCE
Secondary Latin and Classics PGCE
Secondary Mathematics PGCE
Secondary Media Studies PGCE
Secondary Modern Foreign Languages PGCE
Secondary Music PGCE
Secondary Psychology PGCE
Secondary Science with Biology PGCE
Secondary Science with Chemistry PGCE
Secondary Science with Physics PGCE
Social Work MA
Social Work PGDip
School of Engineering and Informatics (11)
5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems (with an industrial placement year) MSc
5G Mobile Communications and Intelligent Embedded Systems MSc
Advanced Computer Science MSc
Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering MSc
Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems (with an industrial placement year) MSc
Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
Computer Science (Conversion) MSc
Computing with Digital Media MSc
Engineering Business Management MSc
Management of Information Technology MSc
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with a Masters industrial placement) MSc
Robotics and Autonomous Systems (with an industrial placement year) MSc
Robotics and Autonomous Systems MSc
School of Global Studies (11)
Anthropology of Development and Social Transformation MA
Climate Change, Development and Policy MSc
Conflict, Security and Development MA
Environment, Development and Policy MA
Food and Development MA
Gender, Violence and Conflict MA
Geopolitics and International Affairs MA
Human Rights MA
International Business and Development MSc
International Political Economy MA
International Relations MA
International Security MA
Migration Studies MA
Migration and Global Development MA
Social Anthropology MA
Social Development MA
Social Research Methods MSc
School of Law, Politics and Sociology (11)
Corruption and Governance MA
Corruption and Governance MA (online)
Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM
Criminology and Criminal Justice MA
Gender Studies MA
Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law LLM
International Commercial Law LLM
International Financial Law LLM
International Human Rights Law LLM
International Law LLM
Law (replacing the GDL) MA
Law LLM
School of Life Sciences (11)
Animal Behaviour MRes
Cancer Cell Biology MSc
Conservation Biology MRes
Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology MSc
Global Biodiversity Conservation MSc
Neuroscience MRes
Neuroscience MSc
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (11)
Astronomy MSc
Corporate and Financial Risk Management MSc
Cosmology MSc
Data Science (with an industrial placement year) MSc
Data Science MSc
Financial Data Analytics MSc
Financial Mathematics MSc
Human and Social Data Science MSc
Mathematics MSc
Nanomaterials and Energy MSc
Particle Physics MSc
Physics MSc
Physics with Education MSc
Quantum Technology Applications and Management (online) MSc
Quantum Technology MSc
School of Media, Arts and Humanities (11)
Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA
Art History MA
Art History and Museum Curating MA
Contemporary History MA
Creative and Critical Writing MA
Cultural and Creative Industries MA
Digital Media MA
English: Literature, Culture and Theory MA
Film Studies MA
Filmmaking MA
Gender and Media MA
International Journalism MA
Journalism and Documentary Practice MA
Journalism and Media Studies MA
Media Practice for Development and Social Change MA
Media and Cultural Studies MA
Media, Ethics and Social Change MA (online)
Music and Sonic Media MA
Philosophy MA
Sexual Dissidence MA
Social and Political Thought MA
Translation Studies MA
School of Psychology (11)
Cognitive Neuroscience MSc
Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc
Psychological Methods MRes
Psychological Therapy PGDip
Psychology (Conversion)
Psychology of Kindness and Wellbeing at Work PG Cert (online)
Supervision of Therapeutic Practice PGCert
University of Sussex Business School (11)
Accounting and Finance MSc
Banking and Finance MSc
Development Economics MSc
Energy and Climate Policy MSc
Entrepreneurship and Innovation MSc
Fintech, Risk and Investment Analysis MSc
Global Supply Chain and Logistics Management MSc
Human Resource Management MSc
International Business Economics MSc
International Business and Development MSc
International Finance and Economics MSc
International Management MSc
Management MSc
Management and Finance MSc
Marketing and Consumer Psychology MSc
Occupational and Organizational Psychology MSc
Project Management MSc
Science and Technology Policy MSc
Strategic Innovation Management MSc
Strategic Marketing MSc
Sustainable Development MSc
Sustainable Finance and Accounting MSc
Full-Time MBA (1)
Master of Business Administration MBA
University of Sussex Business School (1)
Accounting Integrated PhD
Economics Integrated PhD
Finance Integrated PhD
Management Integrated PhD