Course summary

About the course In the School of Life Sciences at Sussex, you'll learn from some of the world's leading biochemists. This means you can choose from a range of modules - based on the latest research - in topics such as molecular biology and drug discovery. You'll understand the theory, practise your skills in laboratory sessions and get ready for your own research project. As part of this course, you can apply to spend a year working in industry and gain real-world experience of the biochemical industry. MSci or BSc? We also offer this course without the industrial placement year, or as a four-year MSci. About Sussex Sussex graduates change the world. Our students become the leaders of the future, making discoveries, improving lives and changing things for the better. Study with us to join a welcoming and inspiring community of staff and students from more than 140 countries. Location We shape the world from a fantastic campus on the UK’s beautiful south coast. We are the only UK university surrounded by a national park, so you can step off campus to explore the hills and woodlands of the South Downs. The vibrant, colourful and creative seaside city of Brighton & Hove is just nine minutes away. With Brighton voted the happiest city in England for students, (Student Living Survey, Sodexo, 2018) there can be few better places to study.