Faculty of Biological Sciences

TEF Gold

The University of Leeds has achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the highest award possible.

TEF Gold

Our Courses

Our extensive research expertise means the courses you can choose to study are at the forefront of knowledge and reflect the latest developments in the field of biological sciences.

Undergraduate Courses

Tackling grand challenges within Biomedicine and Health

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TEF Gold
Undergraduate Courses
Research Impact

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One of the UK's leading centres for Biomedical and Biological Sciences

The Faculty of Biological Sciences has a long established reputation in delivering research-led student education with a strong suite of programmes covering the biological sciences with a continued portfolio development being informed by an active Industrial Advisory Board. Our teaching and research is delivered via three schools; School of Biology, School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Molecular and Cellular Biology.

We are a leading faculty within the life sciences in terms of our research power, subject diversity and interdisciplinarity for example through our contributions to the internationally renowned Astbury Centre, medical research and emerging Global Food and Environment Institute.

Study

Undergraduate

Our courses and flexible approach allow you to follow your interests while expanding your knowledge of new and compelling topics.

Jack Carney - MSc Biodiversity and Conservation student

Masters

Our courses have been developed in partnership with industry, are guided by current research, and provide excellent teaching.

Greig with his supervisor Dr Darren Tomlinson

Research degrees

Studying your PhD with us will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.

Professor John Ladbury is the Faculty of Biological Sciences Dean

Welcome from the Dean

Our continued efforts to develop exciting educational and research opportunities provide the foundation of a world-class learning experience. Our dedicated and experienced staff will ensure that we can help you achieve your goals in the biological sciences.

The Faculty’s research is globally renowned and supported by state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated staff. In this setting our students find a fertile environment to develop their interests and their technical understanding.

Our diverse educational activities mean the Faculty continues to be a world-leader and innovator in biological science teaching and is consistently ranked in the top ten for excellent student experience.

6th

in the UK for our research impact

Research Excellence Framework 2014

£72

million

research portfolio

Top 100

for Life Sciences

THE World University Rankings 2018

Endothelial tubes (red) formed on top of a bed of fibroblasts (Dr Vas Ponnambalam)

Research and innovation

Significant investments in our infrastructure contribute to our dynamic and vibrant research environment offering excellent opportunities for leading edge research focused around our key areas of expertise.

The Bio-imaging Facility

Research Facilities

Our world-class facilities support our University of Leeds staff, external academics and industry by providing a full pipeline for preparation and complete characterisation of systems from single molecules, to macro-molecular complexes, to cells.