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 relevant science subject. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

Months of entry

January, May, September

Course content

  • We investigate the responses of cells to genome damage and their relationship to cancer and other aspects of human disease.

    You’ll work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, using a range of instrumentation from microscopy to DNA sequencing to mass spectronomy.

    Our research is currently funded by a variety of agencies including:

    • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
    • Cancer Research UK
    • Medical Research Council
    • The Wellcome Trust.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    full time
    48 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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Email
lifesciphd@sussex.ac.uk