Neuroscience Msci (Hon)

**94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)** <br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>From curing degenerative diseases, to inventing the next generation of AI, there’s so much yet to discover in the field of neuroscience.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>- molecular and cellular neurobiology<br/><br/><br/>- development and genetics<br/><br/><br/>- neurophysiology<br/><br/><br/>- behaviour<br/><br/><br/>- brain disorders.<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><br/>- the biotechnology industry<br/><br/><br/>- the NHS and healthcare<br/><br/><br/>- academic research<br/><br/><br/>- science writing or publishing<br/><br/><br/>- science engagement.<br/><br/><br/>And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a career in – or related to – research. You’ll spend a semester working on an individual research project in one of our Neuroscience research teams. In this year, you’ll develop advanced skills in technical, analytical and scientific communication skills.<br/><br/>**MSci or BSc?**<br/><br/>We also offer this course as a three-year BSc.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>**About the University of Sussex** <br/><br/>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, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.