Brighton and Sussex Medical School

What Brighton and Sussex Medical School does

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, operating as a UK medical school that delivers the 5-year undergraduate MBChB programme through UCAS and a portfolio of approximately 13 postgraduate taught degrees (MSc, PGDip, PGCert) spanning Simulation in Clinical Practice, Public Health, Paediatrics and Child Health, Nuclear Medicine, Global Health, Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning, Medical Education, Ageing and Dementia Studies, Clinical Education, Diabetes in Primary Care, Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery, Medical Research, and Sustainable Healthcare. The school operates from the Falmer campus shared between the two universities, with clinical placements delivered through partner NHS Foundation Trusts (University Hospitals Sussex and Sussex Partnership) and additional clinical observership sites.

The core educational technology stack combines purpose-built simulation-based learning infrastructure (including a PGCert co-developed with NHS England, Health Education England, the Royal College of Surgeons, ASPiH, and the Resuscitation Council UK), a Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) facility, anatomy and clinical skills resources, and an award-winning Virtual Work Experience course delivered via Thinkific for prospective applicants. Research infrastructure includes the NIHR ARC Kent Surrey Sussex (ARC KSS) Data Science Hub and electronic health records research capability supporting predictive modelling (e.g., ASTRODEM dementia risk-prediction) and natural-language-processing work on clinical free text.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: undergraduate tuition fees (UK and international, administered via the University of Brighton), postgraduate tuition fees across the MSc/PGDip/PGCert portfolio (with a 20% alumni discount on taught courses), continuing professional development through standalone single modules and bespoke training commissions, and research grants from NIHR, UKRI, and other research councils (including the Unlocking Data project, NIHR 133761, and the Resilience+, Living Well with HIV, CoSMiN, and Co-REM research programmes). Distribution is concentrated through direct academic channels (UCAS, University of Brighton application portal, single-module self-enrolment) and targeted at four primary customer segments: aspiring medical students, postgraduate healthcare professionals, clinical researchers/academics, and CPD-seeking practitioners, with NHS bodies (UKHSA, local authorities, NIHR) acting as institutional commissioning counterparties.

Name

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Legal name

Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Website

https://bsms.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is an equal partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex, delivering the undergraduate MBChB, ~13 postgraduate clinical and public-health taught degrees, CPD modules, and NHS-partnered clinical training across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ), Health Science & Medical STEM Programs (Pre-Med, Public Health) (EDAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Postgraduate taught degrees
• Undergraduate medical training
• Healthcare CPD
• Clinical research

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition Fees: Fee-based undergraduate medical education for UK and international students
2. Postgraduate Tuition Fees: MSc, PGDip, PGCert programs in clinical specialties including Public Health, Simulation, Nuclear Medicine, Paediatrics
3. Continuing Professional Development: Single module study and short courses for healthcare professionals, charged per module or course
4. Research Grants and Funding: NIHR, UKRI, and other research council funding for public health and clinical research programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brighton and Sussex Medical School is a medical school delivering undergraduate medical education (MBChB) and a comprehensive portfolio of postgraduate taught degrees (MSc, PGDip, PGCert) across clinical specialties including Public Health, Simulation in Clinical Practice, Paediatrics and Child Health, Nuclear Medicine, Ageing and Dementia Studies, and Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning. The school also offers single-module continuing professional development (CPD), bespoke training for NHS workforce needs, and an award-winning Virtual Work Experience course for aspiring medical students.

Product overview

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the Universities of Brighton and Sussex offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical education and training programs. The school provides undergraduate medical education with an integrated curriculum emphasising early clinical involvement. At postgraduate level, BSMS offers a range of taught degrees (MSc, PGDip, PGCert) across multiple clinical and healthcare disciplines including Simulation in Clinical Practice, Public Health, Paediatrics and Child Health, Nuclear Medicine, Ageing and Dementia Studies, Clinical Education, Diabetes in Primary Care, Global Health, Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning, Medical Education, Medical Research, and Sustainable Healthcare. The school also offers individual single modules for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and an award-winning Virtual Work Experience course for aspiring medical students. BSMS conducts significant health data science research focusing on electronic health records analysis, early disease detection models, and public health intelligence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pulse: BSMS magazine Pulse

Products and services

• Undergraduate Medical Education (MBChB) Integrated 5-year medical curriculum emphasising early clinical involvement, innovative teaching and learning, anatomy and imaging, general practice exposure, and research-integrated education leading to MBChB qualification. For school leavers and graduates applying through UCAS.
• Simulation in Clinical Practice (PGCert) Postgraduate Certificate programme purpose-built to meet NHS workforce needs for educators in simulation-based learning. Offers comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills for leading in clinical simulation. Developed with Health Education England, NHS England, Royal College of Surgeons, ASPiH, and Resuscitation Council UK.
• Public Health (MSc, PGDip, PGCert) Postgraduate programme providing a solid foundation for public health research and practice. Includes core modules on epidemiology, health protection, and global health. Empowers graduates to lead and innovate in public, NGO and international settings.
• Paediatrics and Child Health (MSc, intercalating MSc, PGDip, PGCert) Postgraduate programme providing advanced expert education for professionals working in paediatrics and child health. Includes clinical observerships at Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital, Seaside View Child Development Service, Chailey Clinical Services, and Nightingale Primary Care Centre. Focuses on research, leadership and communication skills.
• Nuclear Medicine (MSc, PGDip, PGCert) The first nuclear medicine postgraduate programme at BSMS, delivering flexible study in nuclear medicine specialty with GMC-approved curriculum addressing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine education for Nuclear Medicine Physicians and Trainees.
• Ageing and Dementia Studies Postgraduate programme focusing on ageing and dementia studies for healthcare professionals seeking specialist knowledge in this clinical area.
• Clinical Education Postgraduate programme in clinical education for healthcare professionals seeking teaching and educator roles.
• Dental Implant Reconstructive Surgery Postgraduate programme in dental implant reconstructive surgery for dental professionals seeking specialist surgical skills.
• Diabetes in Primary Care Postgraduate programme focusing on diabetes management in primary care settings for healthcare professionals working in general practice and primary care.
• Global Health Postgraduate programme in global health covering international health challenges, research, and practice for healthcare professionals.
• Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning Postgraduate programme in healthcare leadership and commissioning for healthcare professionals seeking management and commissioning roles.
• Medical Education Postgraduate programme in medical education for clinicians and healthcare professionals seeking teaching credentials and educator roles.
• Medical Research Postgraduate programme in medical research providing research methodology training for healthcare professionals and clinical academics.
• Sustainable Healthcare (PGCert) Postgraduate Certificate programme in sustainable healthcare covering environmental sustainability in healthcare practice and delivery.
• Single Modules (CPD) Individual postgraduate taught modules available for standalone study for Continuing Professional Development, covering clinical, healthcare professional, and research subjects for healthcare professionals.
• BSMS Virtual Work Experience Award-winning virtual work experience course providing virtual work experience for aspiring medical school applicants seeking exposure to the medical profession before applying.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Overall Satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• KSS Coalition for Living Well with HIVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Regional coalition formed March 2021 consisting of people living with HIV, community representatives, researchers, health service providers, and commissioners for HIV mental health services.
• University of BrightoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEqual partnership between University of Brighton and University of Sussex forming BSMS. University of Brighton processes applications and manages student records for BSMS programmes.
• University of SussexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEqual partnership between University of Brighton and University of Sussex forming BSMS. Campus facilities shared at Falmer campus.
• University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary NHS trust partner providing clinical placements and training sites for medical students and postgraduate trainees. Professor Sabina Dizdarevic serves as PET Clinical Lead at this trust.
• Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS mental health trust partner for clinical education and research collaboration.
• Health Education EnglandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Simulation in Clinical Practice programme, supporting NHS workforce development in simulation-based education.
• NHS EnglandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational NHS body collaborating on simulation education and healthcare professional training.
• Royal College of SurgeonsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body partner for simulation-based medical education and surgical training.
• Association for Simulated Practice in HealthcaremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASPiH partnership for Simulation in Clinical Practice programme, providing expertise in simulation-based healthcare education.
• Resuscitation Council UKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body partner for simulation education in emergency and resuscitation scenarios.
• Kent, Surrey, Sussex Air Ambulance TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir ambulance trust partner providing training opportunities for simulation-based emergency care education.
• NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent Surrey Sussex (ARC KSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research collaboration funding public health research, health data science, and supporting Living Well with HIV project and Unlocking Data project.
• Public Health England / UK Health and Security AgencymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment public health body partner for public health education, training, and research collaboration.
• Brighton and Hove City CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partner for public health training, community health research, and Evaluation Clinic VALU.
• University of OxfordmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for public health research collaboration and Pandemic Sciences Institute involvement.
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicinemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading global health academic institution partner for public health research and education.
• University College LondonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for public health research collaboration.
• Citizens AdviceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner for public health research involving community advice and health access.
• Terrence Higgins TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHIV charity partner for Living Well with HIV project, providing mental health support pathway co-design for people living with HIV.
• Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational HIV advocacy organisation leading Resilience+ research initiative with BSMS, focusing on resilience among people living with HIV during COVID-19.
• International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal women's HIV advocacy network partner in Resilience+ Beyond LIVING partnership.
• Global Network of Young People Living with HIV (Y+)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth HIV advocacy network partner in Resilience+ Beyond LIVING partnership.
• Tribhuvan University, NepalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic partner for CoSMiN project addressing Nepalese migrant worker health through storytelling intervention.
• Green Tara NepalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal NGO partner in Nepal for CoSMiN project, co-producing storytelling intervention for migrant worker health.
• NIHR Global Health Research Unit for NTDsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal health research unit focused on neglected tropical diseases, housed within BSMS Global Health and Infection department.
• East Sussex County CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partner for coastal health inequalities research and public health training placements.
• West Sussex County CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority partner for public health research and training as part of Sussex Health and Care Partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Bristol Medical School: University of Bristol Medical School is a comparable UK medical school delivering MBChB plus taught postgraduate programmes in clinical specialties and public health, with overlapping research themes in population health and clinical epidemiology.
• St George's, University of London: St George's is a UK medical school focused on healthcare and science education, with strong NHS hospital co-location and a similar portfolio of undergraduate medicine plus postgraduate healthcare programmes including global health and physician associate studies.
• Newcastle University Medical School: Newcastle Medical School delivers undergraduate and postgraduate medical education with strong regional NHS partnerships and notable research in ageing, dementia, and public health - areas that overlap with BSMS's research strengths.
• University of Exeter Medical School: University of Exeter Medical School is a relatively newer UK medical school with a similar regional focus, NHS clinical partnerships, and a research profile in public health and clinical specialties comparable to BSMS.
• Keele University School of Medicine: Keele School of Medicine is a UK medical school with a regional NHS placement network and a comparable mix of undergraduate medicine and postgraduate health programmes, including primary care and public health offerings.
• Hull York Medical School: Hull York Medical School is the closest structural analogue to BSMS: a joint medical school partnership between the University of Hull and University of York, delivering undergraduate MBBS and postgraduate programmes with NHS trust partners across Yorkshire and the Humber.
• University of Leicester Medical School: University of Leicester Medical School is a UK-based medical school with an integrated undergraduate curriculum, postgraduate clinical programmes, and a research portfolio overlapping BSMS in respiratory medicine, cardiovascular, and public health.

Broad incumbents

• Imperial College School of Medicine: Imperial College School of Medicine is a top-tier UK medical school with overlapping research strengths in clinical sciences, public health, and data-driven medicine, and substantially greater scale in research funding and postgraduate provision.
• London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine: LSHTM is a London-based postgraduate-only institution in public and global health; it is a listed research collaborator of BSMS and competes with BSMS's MSc Public Health and Global Health programmes for international postgraduate applicants.
• King's College London GKT School of Medical Education: KCL's medical school is a larger, more established London institution offering overlapping undergraduate and postgraduate medical programmes with deep NHS partnership density, serving as a broader incumbent competitor for student applications and research funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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