Faculty of Biological Sciences

Faculty of biological sciences

Faculty of Biological Sciences We have one of the UK's largest groups of life-science researchers

Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Faculty of Biological Sciences is one of the largest communities of biological scientists in the UK with research and teaching that competes with the best institutions worldwide.
Biological sciences are providing many of the answers to modern scientific questions through new and exciting discoveries in fields such as health and disease, food security, environmental issues, and sport, exercise and health.

Quick facts

  • We have students from over 30 countries
  • We were ranked 4th in the UK by the leading scientific journal Nature
  • We spend over £60m on scientific research projects every year

Dean of Faculty and Head of the School of Biological Sciences - Professor Steve Homans

Pro-Dean for Learning and Teaching - Professor Dick Killington

Pro-Dean for Research - Professor Tim Benton

Faculty office - 0113 343 5647

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