Stemming the flow of drugs into prisons
A multi-disciplinary team from Bath is developing the world's first portable device that detects synthetic drugs.
Department of Life Sciences
The new department aims to deliver excellence in research and teaching across the spectrum of Life Sciences.
A new Life Sciences Department for Bath
A brand new department offering a range of Biosciences and Biomedical degrees, including accredited Pharmacy degrees.
Our cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research spans human health to environmental sustainability and utilises bioengineering technologies and big data approaches.
Find out more about the creation of the new Department
Research with Impact
Our research is helping to change the world for the better. We work in partnership to help create a healthier, more sustainable and connected future for us all.
Our research
Our research spans a diverse range of areas, from drug discovery science and healthcare, to evolutionary biology and biodiversity.
Biotechnology
Advancing knowledge and delivering products and solutions with medical, industrial and agricultural impact, via study and use of molecules, cells and organisms.
Cells, development and disease
Understanding the molecular and genomic processes regulating cell function in development, health and disease.
Evolution and biodiversity
Applying evolutionary concepts to fundamental questions in biology with a drive to address real world challenges through research, education, and outreach.
Diagnostics, Medicines and Patients
Optimising patient and population health outcomes through translational research.
Microbiology, infection, inflammation and immunity
Understanding the role of microbes, and the host response to them, in health and disease.
Undergraduate study
Find out about our undergraduate courses.
Undergraduate pharmacy courses
Train as a healthcare professional in all aspects of medicines use and design.
Undergraduate biosciences courses
Learn more about our Biology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences courses, including entry requirements and course structure.
Undergraduate pharmacology courses
Play a vital role in the discovery, development and testing of therapeutic agents to improve global health.
Postgraduate study
Find out about our master's courses, PhD degrees, and taught postgraduate courses for practising pharmacists.
Master's courses in Life Sciences
We offer a range of master's courses including molecular biosciences, biotechnology and drug discovery.
Clinical pharmacy postgraduate courses, including Prescribing
Part-time and remote, practice-based learning for UK practising pharmacists at all career stages.
Postgraduate research degrees in Life Sciences
Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how to apply.
People, equality and diversity
We are firmly committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome a diverse population of both students and staff.
People in the Department of Life Sciences
Find a member of staff in the department.
Equality, diversity and inclusion in the Department of Life Sciences
The Department is firmly committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
Latest news
Read about the latest research news and press releases from the Department.
Attitude towards science depends on what you think you know, rather than what you actually know
Survey of over 2,000 adults in the UK identifies potential pitfalls of science communication.
Polygamous birds have fewer harmful mutations
New study led by the Milner Centre for Evolution suggests polygamy increases the efficiency of natural selection by reducing harmful mutations.
Diving birds are more prone to extinction, says new study
Research suggests diving birds may have evolved into an evolutionary dead-end.
Harmful fungal toxins in wheat: a growing threat across Europe
Harmful fungal toxins are on the rise in Europe’s wheat and affect almost half of crops, according to a new study led by the University of Bath.
Bath Pharmacologists honoured in British Pharmacological Society fellowship announcements
Dr Christine Edmead has been awarded Fellowship of the British Pharmacological Society, and colleagues are named Honorary Fellows.
Glowing cells light the way to new disease detection
A new way of using colour to detect disease, inspired by the bright blue of certain corals and mushrooms, has been developed by chemists at Bath
School outreach activities
Details on how we engage with schools and communities.
Life sciences outreach activities
We offer a range of activities to local schools, colleges and communities.
Campus visits for schools and colleges
During term-time, overnight on-campus accommodation may be available, for those schools/colleges travelling from further afield.
About us
Five cross-disciplinary research themes are prioritised: biodiversity and evolution; biotechnology; cells, development and disease; microbiology, infection & inflammation; and diagnostics, therapeutics and patient care. These themes bridge across the Department, enabling new opportunities for wider collaboration and to define a new vision of Life Sciences.
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