Medical Neuroscience
University of SussexCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Medical Neuroscience at University of Sussex. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) About the course Epilepsy, strokes and schizophrenia – what causes these conditions, and what can we do to prevent or alleviate them? On this course, you’ll study the structure and function of the human brain and nervous system. You’ll learn to apply this knowledge to understand and treat neurological disorders. International tuition fees are £27,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB A-levels must include Biology. Where you are taking a science subject that has the separate science practical assessment, the University would normally expect a pass. If students are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points This score should be from the full IB Diploma. Higher Levels must include Biology with a grade of 5. |
| UCAS Points | 128 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £20,500 | £28,000 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £36,000 | £46,500 |
UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Student Satisfaction
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