Course Overview
The PhD Genome Stability at University of Sussex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. 94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) We investigate the responses of cells to genome damage and their relationship to cancer and other aspects of human disease. You’ll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, using a range of instrumentation from microscopy to DNA sequencing to mass spectronomy. Our research is currently funded by a variety of agencies including: - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council - Cancer Research UK - Medical Research Council - The Wellcome Tr... International tuition fees are £27,300 per year, home/UK fees are £5,238 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£27,300
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,238
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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