Faculty of Biological Sciences

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Faculty of Biological Sciences

We have 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.

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Undergraduate

Our range of broad-based and specialist courses are flexible and provide a wealth of opportunity, allowing you to follow your interests while expanding your knowledge of new and compelling topics.

Top 25

in the UK for Biological Sciences

Complete University Guide 2025

Top 100

university in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025

At least 88%

'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'

Submitted research in our two main UoAs – REF 2021

Professor karen birch ;ictured outside the Faculty of Biological Sciences

Welcome from the Executive Dean

Our mission is to better understand the complexity of life on Earth from molecules to ecosystems. We push the boundaries of fundamental bioscience underpinning health, development and disease of humans, animals, plants and microbes. We apply these discoveries to global challenges including sustainable agriculture and ecosystems, healthy ageing and the prevention and treatment of infectious and non-infectious disease, as part of a collective effort to inspire the next generation of biological scientists and build global resilience for the future.

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Our Schools

Our teaching and research is delivered through three schools, each bringing their own specialist expertise and facilities to undertake impactful research.