Neuroscience with Psychology - BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop the data-handling and analytical skills for careers in neuroscience and psychology, alongside transferable skills for diverse science-related futures.*** **Carry out interactive experiments, take part in workshops and explore discoveries on the relationship between the brain and the mind.*** **Benefit from our history as the first UK university to offer neurobiology degrees and our expertise across more than 50 research groups.**Are you fascinated by the relationship between the brain and the mind?On this course, you’ll discover neurobiology while exploring fundamental concepts in cognitive and clinical psychology. From Year 1 you’ll be in the lab, gaining practical hands-on experience. You’ll carry out interactive neuroscience experiments and take part in workshops. You’ll also develop computing, programming, data analysis and communication skills.You’ll join a friendly and supportive community of students and scientists in the School of Life Sciences. Our researchers specialise in areas such as neurophysiology, cognitive and clinical psychology, molecular biology and pharmacology, and genes and development. Our multidisciplinary research underpins your teaching. This gives you the opportunity to dive into the topics that interest you the most.Sussex was the first university in the UK to offer a degree in neurobiology. Building on that ground-breaking step, the wider Sussex Neuroscience community now represents over 50 different research groups. We work across a broad spectrum of specialisms, from vision and consciousness, to AI and behaviour.When you graduate, you’ll have transferable skills in neuroscience and psychology, as well as data-handling and analytical skills. This prepares you for a wide range of science and science-related careers, including:* the biotechnology industry* the NHS and mental health care* academic research* science writing or publishing* science engagement.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 capital and the wider world.

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