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

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

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.

Spot the difference: Scientists find two identical-looking bird species have very different genes

Scientists have identified a new bird species from the Southern coast of China, that diverged from its Northern relatives around half a million years ago.

World first on-the-spot test for synthetic drug ‘spice’ developed at University of Bath

The simple five-minute test could help health professionals diagnose and treat patients who have taken the synthetic drug.

Make fungi think they’re starving to stop them having sex, say scientists

Newly characterised receptors that repress sexual reproduction in fungi could be targeted to slow down their evolution.

Researchers to investigate how balance of males and females affects social behaviour

Scientists from our Milner Centre for Evolution will work with anthropologists at UCL on the cross-disciplinary project

Emperor penguins need special protection, say scientists

Climate change is likely to cause populations to decrease by more than 50 per cent by the end of the century

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.