Department of Biology & Biochemistry research

We are one of the leading research-intensive biosciences departments in the UK.

Undergraduate courses in biosciences

Learn more about our Biology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences courses, including entry requirements and course structure.

5 reasons to study biosciences at Bath

From a great student experience to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study biosciences at Bath. Here are our top 5.

Master's courses in biosciences

Our MSc Molecular Biosciences degrees are available in four specialist areas.

Postgraduate research degrees in biology & biochemistry

Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how to apply.

Milner Centre for Evolution

We are a unique, cross-faculty research centre bridging biology, health and education.

People in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry

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Equality and diversity in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry

The Department is firmly committed to promoting equality and diversity.

Bath researchers win £1.3M funding to make a portable device to detect street drug ‘spice’

A portable device to detect spice is being developed at Bath. This will be the first gadget to give on-the-spot readings for the street drug.

Study of chilli genetics could lead to greater variety on our plates

Scientists investigated the relatedness of wild and domesticated members of the Capsicum family, including chilli peppers.

Nanodevices show how cells change with time, by tracking from the inside

For the first time, scientists have added microscopic tracking devices into the interior of living cells, giving a peek into how development starts.

In a medical field where smaller is better, researchers discover the world’s tiniest antibodies

Researchers at Bath and UCB have found a way to produce miniaturised antibodies, opening the way for a potential new class of treatments

Using a placement to make the right choice

Tobias Brady found his biochemistry placement invaluable to decide his future preferred way of working.

Using research skills to revolutionise petcare

Biosciences graduate Alysia Hunt tells us how her degree helped prepare her for work as a Research Scientist at MARS Petcare UK.

Discovering a career in research

Gus Hyland, a third year Biochemistry student, talks about his placement year at Monash University in Melbourne.