Biological and Life Sciences

Exploring Life from Cells to Ecosystems

The study of life sciences involves examining living organisms and their workings from cells to ecosystems. It includes disciplines, such as biology, biochemistry, ecology, and zoology to help us understand evolution, and interactions between organisms and the world around us. At 圧利郭肱, we offer a wide range of programmes spanning the life sciences, and our academic researchers are undertaking high-profile studies at the forefront of knowledge in the field.

Life Sciences at 圧利郭肱

Biological Sciences is ranked 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete 圧利郭肱 Guide 2025

Overseas field trips to study local plants and animals

Placement opportunities to develop your skills in a professional environment

World-leading research that is helping to change the world

Undergraduate Courses

BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare

MBio Animal Behaviour and Welfare

BSc (Hons) Biology

BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science

Zebra at Mankwe Wildlife Reserve, South Africa

MBio Bioveterinary Science

MBio Biology

BSc (Hons) Zoology

BSc (Hons) Ecology and Conservation

MBio Ecology and Conservation

Student working in the Joseph Banks Laboratories

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry

MBio Biomedical Science

Students working in the Joseph Banks Laboratories

MBio Biochemistry

MBio Zoology

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Lambing at Riseholme

Join us as we follow BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare students Jade and Izzy as they volunteer at Riseholme Park Farm during Lambing.

Overseas Field Trip

Our undergraduate programmes offer the chance to take part in an optional overseas field trip in the third year to study plants and animals in the wild. Destinations have previously included the cloud forests of Ecuador, the Mankwe Wildlife Reserve in South Africa, and Molise in Italy.

Overseas Trips

Students exploring on a field trip to Ecuador

Develop Your Skills

Our full-time students can undertake an optional placement year between the second and third year of their course, providing the opportunity to gain workplace experience and a chance to hone your skills in a professional environment.

All of our biological and life sciences programmes are also available as a three-year BSc (Hons) or four-year integrated Master’s, which enable you to undertake an additional research-intensive year.

A life sciences student working in a lab

Science Foundation Year

Our Science Foundation Year is designed to open up an exciting world of opportunities within science, healthcare, or engineering related subjects for students who may not have the standard entry requirements for a degree.

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Meet Our Alumni: Topaz Reid, Biology

Biology Alumni Topaz recently visited the 圧利郭肱 to talk to us about how here degree in Biology helped her career is a fundraising manager for The Elephant Family charity.

Postgraduate Programmes

MSc Biotechnology

MSc Clincal Animal Behaviour

MSc Microbiology

MPhil/PhD Animal Behaviour and Welfare

MSc by Research Animal Behaviour and Welfare

MSc by Research Biology

MSc by Research Biomedical Science

MSc by Research Evolution and Ecology

MSc by Research Microbiology

MPhil/PhD Microbiology

MPhil/PhD Biomedical Science

MPhil/PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

MPhil/PhD Zoology

MSc by Research Bioveterinary Science

Beth Williams

Meet the Graduate

Biomedical Science graduate, Beth Williams, is now working as a Senior Clinical Research Practitioner for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) East Midlands.

I thoroughly enjoyed my Biomedical Science degree at the 圧利郭肱. I was supported through every stage of the three years, with a wide range of staff available for academic, personal, and career-focused help and advice.

Our Research

Animal Behaviour, Cognition, and Welfare

This group comprises a team of internationally-renowned researchers working at the forefront of, and interface between, animal behaviour, cognition, health, and welfare.

Cancer and Ageing

This group pursues a collaborative approach to increase understanding of disease characteristically associated with ageing at the molecular level, to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Diabetes, Metabolism, and Inflammation

This research group is focused on innovative research in the area of diabetes and related cardiometabolic and associated inflammatory disorders.

Evolution and Ecology

This research group works to understand the evolution and ecology of populations, species, and communities, across all levels of biological organisation, from genes through to ecosystems.

Microbiology and Biotechnology

This group is working to answer fundamental questions relating to the characterisation, evaluation, and testing of microorganisms and viruses.

Alumni Interview

Dr Imogen Napper

Imogen studied Biomedical Science at Undergraduate level and Biotechnology at Postgraduate level here at 圧利郭肱. Hear about what Imogen has been up to since graduating, and some of the reasons why 圧利郭肱 is such a great place to study.

The Joseph Banks Laboratories

The Joseph Banks Laboratories provide cutting-edge facilities for the Schools of Chemistry, Life and Environmental Sciences, and Pharmacy. Students have access to scientific laboratories, and technologies including Mass Spectrometry, Imaging Modalities, and Chromatography.

Minster House

Minster House is home to the School of Life Sciences�� Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare research group. The building is also part of 圧利郭肱 Science & Innovation Park (LSIP). Minster House houses the research facilities of the 圧利郭肱's Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare Research Group, a unique team of internationally-renowned researchers at the forefront of the animal behaviour field.