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Campus life and accommodation

One of the key benefits of studying at BSMS is being a member of both the University of Sussex and the University of Brighton, as well as being a student at BSMS as a standalone institution. This means students have access to all campuses and facilities at both universities.

Campus

Teaching for first and second year students will primarily take place on the University of Sussex and University of Brighton campuses in Falmer. Click the link below for a virtual 360 tour of the University of Sussex campus in Falmer, and use the tool below to explore the University of Brighton's Falmer teaching buildings, outlets and more!

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Accommodation for 2023

BSMS students in their first year will have a choice of living in either University of Sussex or University of Brighton-managed accommodation.

First year BSMS students can choose from Lewes Court Phases I and II or Norwich House on the University of Sussex campus, or Paddock Field on the University of Brighton campus. Choosing university-managed accommodation will also ensure you are placed solely with medical students in your first-year housing.

Lewes Court

Lewes Court is divided into two Phases to reflect the difference in living arrangements. Phase I consists of standard rooms with shared bathroom facilities, while Phase II has en-suite bathrooms. All rooms are self-catered with shared kitchen facilities.

For the 2023/2024 academic year, pricing for a standard room has been set at £125 per week, while an en-suite room costs £173.17 per week. Prices include all utility bills, content insurance and cleaning of common areas. Contracts for BSMS are for 41 weeks to reflect the longer terms.

Accommodation for 2024

As a first-year medical student, you will be guaranteed accommodation. However, you must make BSMS your first choice when confirming places with UCAS, and submit your application for university residences by the deadline in late June 2024.

In your accommodation, you will be part of a lively, stimulating and cosmopolitan student community, living alongside people from all over the world who are studying a wide range of subjects.

BSMS students are allocated between halls of residence at the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex on a first come, first served basis. All residences have communal kitchens, internet and include contents insurance.

Varley Park

Varley Park has both en suite and shared options available. It is located in between Moulsecoomb and Falmer campus, with links to City, Moulsecoomb and Falmer campus and right next to the South Downs. There is a free University of Brighton bus service and a public bus service to the Falmer campus.