Read more about BSMS research areas.
BSMS’s overlapping research groupings and research environment provide you with potential for interdisciplinary interactions. Projects are available where supervisors with a background in fundamental science are working together with clinicians to provide an exciting and productive environment. In addition, some projects are enhanced by the input of ethics research on human genetics and disease.
Many postgraduate students are supervised by both BSMS faculty and faculty from the Universities of Sussex or Brighton, as well as clinicians from the NHS, providing students with a rich research experience. There are strong links with neighbouring research centres, such as the Blond McIndoe Research Foundation, East Grinstead.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Duration: 18-36 months full-time or 30-48 months part-time
Entry qualification:
(i) a first or second class honours degree, or other qualification which is regarded by the Joint Research Degree Approval Board as being equivalent, and which is normally relevant to the programme of study proposed; or
(ii) appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Duration: 24-48 months full-time or 36-72 months part-time
Entry qualification:
(i) a recognised Masters degree or other qualification which is regarded by the Joint Research Degree Approval Board as being equivalent, and which is normally relevant to the programme of study proposed; or
(ii) substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references.
[NOTE: Applicants with first or higher second class honours degrees will be taken on initially as MPhil students and will be given the opportunity to upgrade to a PhD after one year providing adequate progress has been made.
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Duration: 12-24 months full-time or 24-36 months part-time
Entry qualification:
(i) the BMBS degree of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School or a registrable professional or other medical qualification;
(ii) eligibility for full or limited registration with the General Medical Council.