Biosciences research

We are one of the leading research intensive biosciences departments in the UK and carry out research on animals, plants and microorganisms.

Undergraduate courses in biosciences

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

Postgraduate degrees in biosciences

We offer courses leading to an award of MSc or PhD in a number of specialist areas.

5 reasons to study biosciences at Bath

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

Building the Milner Centre for Evolution

We're building a major centre for evolution, named after Dr Jonathan Milner who donated £5 million towards its establishment.

Kate chose a placement to help her make decisions about her future

Biochemistry student Kate Dicker describes how her placement at GeneSys Biotech Ltd has convinced her to pursue a lab-based career.

People in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry

Find a member of staff in the department.

Equality and diversity in the Department of Biology & Biochemistry

The Department is firmly committed to promoting equality and diversity.

Evolutionary origins of animal biodiversity

An international team of researchers, including from the Milner Centre for Evolution, has revealed the origins and evolution of animal body plans.

£1M grant to target proteins linked to cancers

Dr Jody Mason from the Department of Biology & Biochemistry has been awarded almost £1M for a project looking at ways to target proteins linked to cancers.

Superbug study spots link between people and animals

Scientists have shed light on how a major cause of human and animal disease can jump between species, by studying its genes.

A novel switch to control genome editing

A biological switch that reliably turns protein expression on at will has been invented by University of Bath and Cardiff University scientists.

Get involved with our educational evolution activities

Learn how your school can get access to teaching resources and how to get one of our exhibits at your event or festival.

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 and Biochemistry.