Genetics - MSci (Hons)

### Why choose this course at Sussex Develop specialist skills in your integrated Masters year with ground-breaking experimental techniques for careers ranging from the pharmaceutical industries to research. Pursue your goals and learn from experts, exploring the developments changing society, underpinning human health, biotechnology and biodiversity conservation. Build advanced expertise in technical, analytical and scientific communication with real research experience in one of our Genetics research teams. Come to Sussex to study genetics, a fast-paced and exciting field of modern biology. It’s having a profound impact on society. Recent technological advances in genome editing and sequencing have transformed our ability to study gene function. These developments underpin human health, biotechnology and biodiversity conservation. At Sussex, our genetics expertise spans areas such as cancer biology, neurological and genetic disorders, and genome organisation and function. Our experts use modern methods in genetics to track down disease-related genes and to identify new drug treatments. We’re also home to the Genome Damage and Stability Centre, a University of Sussex Centre of Excellence. In the School of Life Sciences, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and academics. Your teaching is based on the latest research and on your course, you’ll: be inspired by topics ranging from cell and molecular biology to genomics and bioinformatics, to structural and developmental biology and neuroscience be trained in modern experimental techniques and carry out hands-on work in our labs develop data analysis and communication skills, with the opportunity to learn computing and programming carry out your own research project. Our courses prepare you for a variety of careers, which could include: within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries within the NHS and healthcare within science writing, communication and publishing within the public and private sectors within academic research and teaching. And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a career in – or related to – research. You’ll spend a semester working on an individual research project in one of our Genetics research teams. In this year, you’ll develop advanced skills in technical, analytical and scientific communication skills. Our courses adapt to the latest demands of the working world and are informed by our Employer Advisory Panel of key organisations which hire our graduates. Our employability strand develops research skills, professional competencies, and includes dedicated sessions with our Careers and Entrepreneurship Team to help you bolster your CV, train for interviews, map out career trajectories, and more. ### Location Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.