Department of Biology & Biochemistry research
We are one of the leading research-intensive biosciences departments in the UK.
Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Our specialisms include cell & developmental biology, biotechnology, infection & immunity and evolutionary biology & biodiversity.
Research and teaching
Find out about our core activities as well as our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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, equality and diversity
We are firmly committed to promoting equality and diversity. We welcome a diverse population of both students and staff.
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.
Internal staff information
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News and outreach
Find out about our latest research news and how we're inspiring students of all ages with our school outreach activities.
DNA tangles can help predict evolution of mutations
Researchers from the Milner Centre for Evolution have identified evolutionary hotspots in DNA where mutations are more likely.
Climate change and human pressure mean migration may be “no longer worth it”, say researchers
Researchers have found that the benefits of migration have been eroded by the effects of climate change and human pressure.
New “lost relative” of Triceratops found in New Mexico
The skeleton fragments of a new horned dinosaur, Sierraceratops turneri, have been discovered in North America.
Bacteria could help build eco-friendly construction materials
Researchers at Bath are investigating whether the natural properties of bacteria could help in developing a new type of environmentally friendly plasterboard.
Campus visits for schools and colleges
In-person campus visits to our beautiful campus are restarting in September 2021 (Covid-19 guidance permitting).
Would we still see ourselves as ‘human’ if other hominin species hadn’t gone extinct?
Article in The Conversation by Nicholas R. Longrich, Senior Lecturer in Paleontology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Bath.
Case studies
Find out what our students did on placement or where they've gone on to after graduation.
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.
About the Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Our research is internationally acclaimed with groups covering cell and developmental biology, evolution and biodiversity, infection and immunity and medical and industrial biotechnology.
The work of these groups underpins the courses we offer and the experience we give to students.
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