Studying in Life Sciences

Learn from research-active scientists who work in fields across the Life Sciences. From Chemistry to Conservation – explore our range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Explore our courses

Our School in numbers

  • Our Biological Sciences research (as submitted to UoA 05 – Biological Sciences) was assessed overall to be 35% ‘world leading’ (4*) and 59% ‘internationally excellent’ (3*) (REF 2021). See all REF 2021 results.
  • We are 8th in the UK for the impact of our research outputs in Chemistry in REF 2021 ().
  • We are 5th in the UK for Zoology ().
  • Education and scholarship staff

    Neuroscience

    , Lecturer in Neuroscience
    , Senior Lecturer in Biology
    , Senior Lecturer
    , Lecturer in Neuroscience

    Chemistry

    , Teaching Fellow
    , Lecturer in Chemistry
    , Lecturer in Chemistry

    Biochemistry

    , Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry
    , Senior Lecturer
    , Senior Lecturer
    , Lecturer in Biochemistry and Biomedicine
    , Lecturer in Immunology
    , Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science

    Genome

    , Senior Lecturer in Genome Stability

    Ecology and Evolution

    , Lecturer in Ecology and Evolution
    , Lecturer in Ecology and Animal Biology
    , Lecturer in Ecology and Animal Biology
    , Senior Lecturer Environment
    , Lecturer in Ecology and Animal Biology

Studying in the School of Life Sciences

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    [INTRO MUSIC: Inspirational music plays]

    On-screen text:

    Want to help shape a better world through science?

    Want to tacke real-world problems?

    And create world-changing impact?

    It all starts at the Sussex.

    Our research-focused courses span the whole of Life Sciences: 

    Chemistry

    Biochemistry

    Neuroscience

    Biology

    Zoology

    Ecology and Conservation 

    Biomedical Science

    Genetics

    Using the latest in cutting-edge advances. 

    Guided by world-leading experts.

    Gain hands on experience, both in our teaching labs and out in the field. 

    Influence important policies on things such as the pesticides that kill our wildlife, and policies that protect endangered species. 

    Work towards unlocking the secrets of the brain and ending the despair of cancer and Alzheimer's. 

    Join a community of leading scientists and like-minded students striving to make the world a better place for all. 

    And follow in the footsteps of our three nobel prize winning alumni. 

    We're here today to train the scientists of tomorrow. And you could be one of them. 

    Find out more about Life Sciences.

“By joining the School of Life Sciences, you will work on your own research projects alongside world-leading scientists. You'll gain valuable real-world skills and experiences, boosting your future employment prospects.” Dr zahid pranjol
Deputy Head of School (Education)

Contact

For all general enquiries, contact lifesci@sussex.ac.uk.

Current students and staff

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