Neuroscience with Psychology, BSc (Hons)

94% of research in Biological Sciences was rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). Ranked =10th in the UK for Psychology (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023) and top 20 for Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience (REF 2021, Times Higher Education).This course explores neurobiology alongside cognitive and clinical psychology, with hands-on lab experience from Year 1, including neuroscience experiments, workshops, and skills in computing, programming, data analysis, and communication. Students join the supportive School of Life Sciences community, informed by multidisciplinary research in neurophysiology, psychology, molecular biology, pharmacology, and more. As the UK's first to offer a neurobiology degree, Sussex hosts over 50 neuroscience groups spanning vision, consciousness, AI, and behaviour. Graduates gain transferable skills for careers in biotechnology, NHS mental health, academic research, science writing, and engagement. Located on a green campus near the South Downs, Brighton & Hove, Gatwick, and London, Sussex fosters innovation across research, policy, and societal impact.