Department of Biology & Biochemistry research

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

Undergraduate courses in biosciences

Explore our courses in Biology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences including placement year options.

5 reasons to study biosciences at Bath

Read the key reasons to come and study biosciences with us.

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.

New study challenges claim that exogenous RNA is essential for sperm function

Scientists show sperm that haven't acquired short RNA chains during development can still produce healthy mice pups

From turtle poaching to eco-tourism: how islanders are bringing turtles back from the brink

The Maio Biodiversity Foundation was set up in 2010 to protect the wildlife on the island of Maio (Cape Verde) and develop a sustainable eco-tourism industry

Targeting how fungi ‘taste’ wheat could be key to developing control

Scientists believe new control strategies for Fusarium Head Blight could be developed by targeting how the fungus 'tastes' wheat plants.

Evolution from water to land led to better parenting

Frogs evolved to be more attentive parents when they started laying their eggs on land

Bath scientists develop a mouse model for Joubert Syndrome

A new mouse model for Joubert Syndrome has been developed by Bath scientists, who hope it will accelerate research to understand how this rare disease develops.

How Widening Participation works with schools and colleges

How we work with local schools and colleges to encourage under-represented students to apply to university.

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.

PhD student Cassidy on studying cancer biology

Cassidy Bayley shares her experience applying to Bath from South Africa and studying in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry.