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University of Sussex: Sussex Neuroscience
| Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
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| Department | Neuroscience |
| Web | www.sussex.ac.uk |
| pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 876787 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Our interdisciplinary neuroscience research community is one of the largest in the UK. Spend your first year doing rotations in different laboratories and taking taught modules across a wide range of neuroscience fields, strengthening your research training before choosing a PhD project.
This competitive four-year PhD Programme is for you if you wish to deepen your expertise in neuroscience before choosing your primary research focus, or if you’re coming to neuroscience with a background in the psychological or physical sciences.
If you’re awarded a place on this PhD Programme, you’ll get full funding.
Areas of study We offer research projects in a wide range of areas:
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cellular and molecular neuroscience
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cognitive and behavioural neuroscience
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circuits, systems and computational neuroscience
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translational and clinical neuroscience.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should be in a biological or physical sciences subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. IELTS (Academic): Standard level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). |
| Location | Main Site Sussex House Undergraduate Admissions Falmer Brighton BN1 9RH |
We are a research-intensive campus university with an excellent international reputation, located within the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually-challenging environment.
We have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies for eight consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2024.
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