Cell and developmental biology
We research how cellular and molecular processes combine to regulate the development and functioning of animals and plants.
Department of Biology & Biochemistry research
We are one of the leading research-intensive biosciences departments in the UK.
Research themes
We carry out research on animals, plants and microorganisms across a broad range of areas from cell and developmental biology, structural and molecular biology to evolutionary biology and biodiversity.
Infection and immunity
We address questions related to the origins and mechanisms of antibiotic resistance, disease epidemiology and evolution.
Medical and industrial biotechnology
Our research focuses on a fundamental understanding of the molecular processes of life, especially those involved in health and disease.
Research centres
Our staff work across a range of interdisciplinary research centres.
Milner Centre for Evolution
We are a unique, cross-faculty research centre bridging biology, health and education.
Centre for Regenerative Medicine
We improve patient health by researching the repair, replacement and regeneration of cells, tissues and organs.
Centre for Networks and Collective Behaviour
An interdisciplinary research centre for the modelling and analysis of complex interacting systems.
Centre for Mathematical Biology
We translate living systems into mathematical models in order to make quantitative predictions and inform biological experiments.
Research excellence
The results of the Research Evaluation Framework (REF) 2014 confirm the excellence of the research undertaken in the Department.
Study with us
Find out about our MSc and PhD degrees as well as ongoing research projects.
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.
Department of Biology & Biochemistry
Specialisms in the department include cell & developmental biology, biotechnology, infection & immunity and evolutionary biology & biodiversity.
The outstanding quality of our research is reflected in the level of external funding from UK Research Councils, medical charities, European Union and industry, as well as publications in top international journals (Nature, Science, PNAS and PLoS Biology).