Pre-Masters programme Life Sciences
University of Sussex
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The Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering (Life Sciences) provides a route to a variety of related postgraduate degrees at the University of Sussex. There are two lengths of study available. You can choose from a 2-semester or 1-semester option of this programme, depending on entry requirements.There are many reasons why you may want to study this preparational programme and have the opportunity to progress to a range of postgraduate degrees. These include:94% ...Read more

The Pre-Masters Programme in Business, Humanities, Science and Engineering (Life Sciences) provides a route to a variety of related postgraduate degrees at the University of Sussex. There are two lengths of study available. You can choose from a 2-semester or 1-semester option of this programme, depending on entry requirements.


There are many reasons why you may want to study this preparational programme and have the opportunity to progress to a range of postgraduate degrees. These include:


94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)


11th in the UK for Animal Science (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)


13th in the UK for Zoology (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

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Ruby
01 Dec 25

The campus is located very close to Falmer station and has quick and easy bus routes into Brighton which is handy. There are always fun events happening run by the students union...Read more

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Effy
01 Dec 25

Overall, studying Neuroscience at my university has been a genuinely positive experience, especially as an international student adjusting to a new academic environment. One of..Read more

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Age - 20 years of age, or above, Nationality - Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students), Additional requirements - MSc in International Finance, MSc in Management Finance or MSc in Corporate and Financial Risk Management postgraduate degrees require students to have studied maths and/or a numerate discipline throughout their degree studies with a Grade C or above, or have a good pass - Grade C - at Maths at AS Level or equivalent.

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The campus is located very close to Falmer station and has quick and easy bus routes into Brighton which is handy. There are always fun events happening run by the students union....
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01 Dec 25
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Overall, studying Neuroscience at my university has been a genuinely positive experience, especially as an international student adjusting to a new academic environment. One of...
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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton East Sussex BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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