School of Biological Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences is home to exceptional research and dynamic collaboration.
We're a school of diverse students, driven researchers, curiosity, and novel discoveries. Our interests span the biological sciences, from biochemistry to microbiology, cell biology, biomedicine, evolutionary biology, ecology, conservation and plant biology.
Our flexible courses encourage students to pursue their interests and discover new ones. Our focus on skills development for their future inspires them to excel at teamwork, data analysis and communication as well as research and learning. We're embedded in the Norwich Research Park, which boasts one of the largest concentrations of life scientists in the country. Our researchers excel in their fields, and in the creation of wider impact for their work. We're a community generating exciting breakthroughs and pioneering applications.
Courses
Biological Sciences
Explore the intricacies of life itself, from molecules to ecosystems. Discover the why, how and what of living organisms, from how we came to be, to how we’ve...
Ecology and Conservation
Discover how organisms behave, evolve and interact with their physical and biological environments, and join the next generation of ecologists and...
Microbiology
Studying the world under the microscope has never been so important. Microbiology has a huge impact on all our lives, and on this course, you’ll be able to...
Biochemistry
Explore the wonders of life, from biological organisms and processes at the molecular level to thriving populations and ecosystems. You’ll investigate a wide...
Biomedicine
Harness your passion for biology and join the battle to improve human health. You’ll study how we can tackle diseases such as cancer, arthritis and...
Molecular Biology and Genetics
On our BSc Molecular Biology and Genetics programme, you’ll study and specialise in a number of fascinating subject areas, including medical genetics,...
Evolution and Genomics
Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement
Our MSc Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement course is based at the John Innes Centre (JIC), which is one of the world’s leading research institutes in plant...
Applied Ecology and Conservation
Our established MSc in Applied Ecology and Conservation offers interdisciplinary training that prepares you for a range of careers in this exciting field....
Molecular Medicine
Our MSc Molecular Medicine will set you up for a thriving career in biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry or the health services. UEA has enormous...
Global Plant Health
Learn how to tackle the huge crop losses that occur across the world on our MSc in Global Plant Health. Find out how the latest fundamental research into how...
Research
People
School of Biological Sciences
4,000-year-old plague DNA found – the oldest cases to date in Britain
A researcher from the University of East Anglia has helped find the oldest case of the plague in Britain.
Time-restricted fasting could cause fertility problems
Time-restricted fasting diets could cause fertility problems according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Environmental impact reports hugely underestimate consequences for wildlife
Environmental Impact Assessments may hugely underestimate the effect that new developments have on wildlife, according to new research from the University of...
Endangered Bahamas bird may be lost from island following hurricane
The endangered Bahama Warbler may be surviving on just one island following Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in 2019, according to researchers at the University of...