School of Life Sciences

 The School of Life Sciences is part of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

The School of Life Sciences has an international reputation for research in modern biological sciences, from molecular and cellular biology to population ecology.

Our collaborative, cross-disciplinary approach to addressing the scientific challenges of this post-genomic and informatics age means that if you study with us, you can benefit from an exceptional choice of degree programmes that attracts students from across the globe.


  • Tropical Rainforest Ecology

    One highlight of the final year of the undergraduate course in Zoology is the opportunity for students to participate in a tropical rainforest field course.

  • Tropical Marine Biology

    Students returned recently from another successful Tropical Marine Biology Field Course to South Sinai, Egypt. Click here to view video.

  • Using Fluorescent Drugs

    vessel receptors

    Using fluorescent drugs it is possible to visualise the distribution of receptors on different cells in the blood vessel wall.


 

Opening hours for enquiries are:
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm

 

The School of Life Sciences Office answers enquiries, provides advice and accepts hand-ins of coursework. You can find us on the ground floor of the Bower Building; you should enter the building by the West Door.