Chemistry courses

University of Sussex

Biochemistry Phd in University of Sussex

  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : PhD
  • Tuition & fees : £ 18,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 88
  • PTE : 62


About Biochemistry Phd in University of Sussex

Our research focuses on proteins and the genes that encode them. You’ll be part of a vibrant international research community, working in a dynamic environment.

We currently receive funding from:

  • Medical Research Council
  • Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council
  • Cancer Research UK
  • The Wellcome Trust
  • Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
  • other charities.

Full-time and part-time study

Choose to work on your research full time or part time, to fit around your work and personal life. For details about part-time study, contact Research and Enterprise Co-ordinator Fiona Allan at f.m.allan@sussex.ac.uk

PhD or MPhil?

You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.

  • For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.
  • For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 54-69% depending on your university.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS          :          6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL        :          88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
  • PTE             :           62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.

University of Sussex Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment  1960
International Students 24%
Post Graduation Employment Rate 94%
Mode of Program Full time; Distance Learning
Academic Calendar  Semester Based
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students)
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) 15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students)

University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:

Expenses Amount per annum (GBP)
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 
Master’s Tuition (2018-19) Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 
Accommodation (On - Campus) 4,940 - 8,340
Accommodation (Off-Campus) 5616 - 7284
Books and supplies 1,144
Food 2,340 - 2,604
Laundry 360
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous 500 - 3,000

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 18,500

Total

£ 18,500