Brighton and Sussex Medical School

About

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations through the South East region. They are a medical school that provides a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Brighton and Sussex Medical School has a number of departments including Global Health and Infection, Neuroscience, Primary Care and Public Health, Medical Education, and Clinical and Experimental Medicine. They have been rated highly for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey (NSS) also. Their campus has excellent facilities including a library, laboratories, restaurant, café, study areas, social spaces, and more.

Types of Postgraduate Programs They Run

Brighton and Sussex Medical School has a range of postgraduate programs across different disciplines. Some of the areas their postgraduate level courses focus on include global health, medical education, internal medicine, dementia studies, cardiology, psychiatry, surgical studies, global pharmacy, and more. A number of their postgraduate programs also allow for part-time study. Some of the accreditations their postgraduate courses offer include Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip), Master of Science (MSc), and more.

Admissions Process

If you are hoping to study for a full-time undergraduate degree at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, you will have to submit an application via UCAS. It is important to ensure you meet all the entry requirements and include the institution code and course code. These codes can be easily discovered by checking the relevant course page on the university’s website. If you want to apply for part-time or postgraduate courses or apply as an international student, you can apply directly through the Brighton and Sussex Medical School website. To do this, simply find your course using their course finder and press the apply button. Ensure you meet all the relevant entry requirements before you apply. The university will get in touch in the coming weeks with all applicants to inform them as to whether they have been successful.

Accommodation

Brighton and Sussex Medical School do not have their own halls of residence, however, they have arranged that their students can stay in their partners’ accommodation. These include the halls of residence at the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton. Both have a range of accommodation options with different room types and facilities. You can expect a bedroom that contains a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, and shelving. Some may also have a private en-suite bathroom. If not, however, you will have to share a bathroom and shower facility with other students. The kitchen and living areas are also shared. The accommodation options usually have 24-hour security and support, laundry facilities on-site, and Wi-Fi. Some also have bike storage and parking. For more information, visit the Brighton and Sussex Medical School website.

Scholarships and Financial Support

Brighton and Sussex Medical School has a number of scholarships and bursaries to assist students in paying their tuition fees. Some of these include the Sussex Bursary, the NHS Bursary, the International Scholarships, the Sports Scholarships, the Merit Scholarships as well as student loans. For more information including the entry criteria and details on how to apply, visit the Brighton and Sussex Medical School website.

Contact Info

For general enquiries, email information@sussex.ac.uk