BSc Medical Neuroscience: University of Sussex

About the programme

The degree programme gives a foundation in the basic science, explains its medical implications, and shows you how research is done In laboratory and clinical settings. They introduce topics in medical neuroscience, neurological problems, their treatments and the (many) outstanding challenges in neurology and psychiatry. Alongside lectures, tutorial, practical and seminar learning are essential elements of the programme that enable you to work independently and in groups.

Entry requirments

A level

• Typical offer: in the range AAB-ABB
• Specific entry requirements: A levels (or equivalent) must include at least two science subjects (which could include Psychology, but not Geography). Alternatively, you must have one A level (or equivalent) in a science subject combined with AS level Chemistry, at grade B. In addition to the A level requirement, you must also have GCSE (or equivalent) Double Science (or Chemistry or Physics), at grade B, and Mathematics, at grade C.

International Baccalaureate

• Typical offer range: 34 to 36 points overall, including two Higher Level science subjects (which could include Psychology, but not Geography) or one Higher Level science subject plus Standard Level Chemistry

English language requirements

• IELTS 6.5 overall and not less than 6.0 in both the Listening and Writing sections.
• Internet-based TOEFL with 90 overall, including at least 24 in Speaking and 25 in Writing.
• The University also accepts a range of other qualifications:
  • GCSE or IGCSE English as a first language: grade C.
  • GCSE English or IGCSE as a second language: grade B.
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE): grade B.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): grade C.
  • Cambridge English Language 1119: between grades 1 and 6.