Bachelor's programs
This course starts in 2019
Neuroscience with Cognitive Science BSc (Hons)
Neuroscience with Cognitive Science BSc (Hons)
- September 2019
- 5th in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018)
- 99% for overall satisfaction for Neuroscience (National Student Survey 2017)
- 98% of Department of Informatics students were in work or further study six months after graduating (HESA EPI, Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2016)
If you want to gain advanced knowledge of the nervous system, this is the course for you.
You can choose from a range of modules based on the latest research – from genetics and genomics to philosophical aspects of cognitive science. Sussex is a world-famous pioneer in teaching and research in cognitive science. We’re one of the few universities in the UK to offer undergraduate courses in the subject.
And to support your career development, you study research methods and computing skills options.
MSci or BSc?
GCSEs Extended Project Qualification
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A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. If you are taking a science subject that has the separate science practical assessment, we would normally expect a pass. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (grade 5). |
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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
Typical offer Subjects GCSEs
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Pass with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above of which 24 - 30 credits must be at Distinction. |
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You will need substantial amounts of Level 3 credit in at least one science subject or to have taken a science A-level alongside the Access course. |
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GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or grade 5). |
Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes) Typical offer Subjects GCSEs
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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. |
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A-levels or Cambridge Pre-Us must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. If you are taking a science subject at A level that has the separate science practical assessment, we would normally expect a pass. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (grade 5). |
International Baccalaureate Subjects
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You must have a Higher Level in at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology, with at least grade 5. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level Typical offer Subjects GCSEs
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You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (grade 5). |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels Typical offer Subjects GCSEs
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A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. If you are taking a science subject at A-level that has the separate science practical assessment, we would normally expect a pass. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (grade 5). |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma) Typical offer Subjects GCSEs
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The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally need to be in Applied Science and you will need to have opted for substantial numbers of modules in Biology-related topics. Alternatively, you will need a relevant science A-level (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology) alongside the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. |
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You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (grade 5). |
Scottish Highers Subjects GCSEs
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Highers must include at least one science subject, with at least grade B. Ideally, you will have one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology as an Advanced Higher. |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Subjects GCSEs
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You must have GCSE (or equivalent) English, Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (grade 5). |
International Baccalaureate
Subjects
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You must have a Higher Level in at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology, with at least grade 5. |
European Baccalaureate
Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Other international qualifications
Typical offer Additional requirements
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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. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Austria Typical offer Additional requirements
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Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of between 1.8 to 2.0 or better for first-year entry. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Belgium Typical offer Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Bulgaria Typical offer Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Canada Additional requirements
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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. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
China Typical offer Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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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. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Croatia Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Cyprus Typical offer Additional requirements
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Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of between 19 /20 and 18.5 /20 will be considered for first-year entry. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Czech Republic Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Denmark Typical offer Additional requirements
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Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Finland Typical offer Additional requirements
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Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEEM, which must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. |
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Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
France Additional requirements
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You will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalauréat with good results (12/20) in at least one science subject. |
Germany Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results (12/15) is essential. |
Greece Typical offer Additional requirements
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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 at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology with a score of 19 or the Pan Hellenic in at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology with an overall score of 17. |
Hong Kong Typical offer Additional requirements
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Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 4 to 5, 4, 4 from three subjects including two electives |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Hungary Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
India Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Iran Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Ireland Additional requirements
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You must have a good level of Mathematics and English. |
Israel Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Italy Typical offer Additional requirements
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Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of between 81/100 and 85/100. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Japan Typical offer Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our Foundation Years. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Latvia Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Lithuania Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Luxembourg Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Malaysia Typical offer Additional requirements
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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%). |
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Netherlands Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Nigeria Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Norway Typical offer Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Pakistan Typical offer Additional requirements
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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. |
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Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis |
Poland Typical offer
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Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 75th percentile including at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
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Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Portugal Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Romania Typical offer Additional requirements
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Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.5 including a score of 8 from at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. |
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Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Slovakia Typical offer Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Slovenia Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
South Africa Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Spain Additional requirements
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Sri Lanka Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Sweden Typical offer
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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 either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology.
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Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland Subject-specific knowledge Please note
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
Turkey Typical offer
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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 Additional requirements
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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.
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Evidence of academic studies to a high level in at least one science subject with good results is essential. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
English language requirements
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.
For tests taken before January 2015: Grade B or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 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.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade C or above
For tests taken after January 2015: 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.
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
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
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 AbiturGhana 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)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 exceptionsSelect to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
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
- Trinidad and Tobago
- 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
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:
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
I’ve noticed an increase in my confidence and understanding of my subject, as well as my ability to communicate.” George BrittonStudied abroad in Amsterdam
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:
- AkzoNobel
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
Options
Professor Kevin Staras
Research interests
Research interests
Cognitive Science, Human computer interaction, Knowledge visualisation / information visualisation / visual analystics, Tactile graphics - cognitive science of, User-authentication - cognitive biometric
Research interests
Artificial Intelligence, Cognition, Cognitive Science, Consciousness, Language & Philosophical Logic, Logic, Philosophy, Philosophy Of Mind, Philosophy of Science & Mathematics, & Mathematical Logic, Robotics
Research interests
Adenylate cyclase, Amyloids, Computational Neuroscience, Cyclic AMP, Electrophysiology, Histones, Intrinsic plasticity, Ion channels, Learning, Memory, Memory dysfunction, microRNA, Neurodegeneration, Protein kinase, Synaptic plasticity, Systems neuroscience, Transcription factors
Research interests
- £9,250 per year
Scholarships
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Article 26 Scholarship
£3,000 per year with an additional £500 in your first year of study.
You receive a £2,000 cash award
You receive the scholarship during your first year, as two identical payments of £1,000. The first is paid in November 2019 and the second in March 2020.
First-Generation Scholars Scheme for Students Starting in 2019
£2,000 in your first year of study (Foundation Year or Year 1) if your household income is £25,000 or below. £1,000 in your first year of study if your household income is between £25,001 and £42,875.
In subsequent years all eligible students receive £1,000 if you are studying on the Sussex campus.
You receive £2,000 cash maintenance during your first year of study.
You receive the scholarship during your first year, as two identical payments of £1,000. The first is paid in November 2019 and the second in March 2020.
- graduate management trainee, NHS Leadership Academy
- business development coordinator, Universally Speaking
- trainee data manager, Hammersmith Medicines Research.
(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey 2017)
Your future career
Employers value the skills taught on our courses – communication, teamwork and laboratory skills. You also develop abilities in interdisciplinary thinking, numerical and data analysis and being able to apply a range of methods to tackle different problems.
Your Neuroscience and Cognitive Science degree can lead to a career in fields including:
- biotechnology and neuropharmacology
- games software and web development.
You can also go on to postgraduate study, including teaching and research positions in higher education.
Working while you study
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