STUDY LIFE SCIENCES
With courses accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS), we smooth your path to a career in your chosen professional field once you graduate. We educate tomorrow's scientists and engineers while actively engaging in real-world research that keeps you at the leading edge in your learning. You work in our modern, purpose-built laboratories, using specialised, industry-standard equipment for high-end pharma/biotech experiences.
With courses accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS), we smooth your path to a career in your chosen professional field once you graduate. We educate tomorrow's scientists and engineers while actively engaging in real-world research that keeps you at the leading edge in your learning. You work in our modern, purpose-built laboratories, using specialised, industry-standard equipment for high-end pharma/biotech experiences.
COURSES
- Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
- Biological Science BSc (Hons)
- Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
- Food and Nutrition Science BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
- Forensic Science and Criminology BSc (Hons)
- Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Pharmacology and Health Science BSc (Hons)
Why study in the School of Life Sciences?
- Our biological sciences courses tied 4th in the UK in their subject field for graduate prospects - on track (CUG, 2025).
- Over 90% of our biomedical sciences students were satisfied with the learning opportunities their course offered, including how well it developed knowledge and skills for the future (NSS, 2024).
- Our forensic sciences courses rank 1st in their subject field for teaching; learning opportunities; and the organisation and management of their studies (NSS, 2024).
- Our students have won awards from both the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Biochemical Society.
- Our Pharmacology and Health Science course is aligned to the areas of need identified by the British Pharmacological Society, giving you an up-to-the-minute edge when you graduate.
- We work with leading employers including Glaxo Smith Kline, Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, Nelson’s Natural Healthcare and Cellmark Forensics to make sure our forward-thinking courses are aligned to both the needs of industry and society.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For 2025 entry, we are offering a number of generous scholarships to help you achieve the career of your dreams.
Our Excellence Scholarships are worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications.
If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for our High Achievement Scholarship offering £500 per year of study.
In addition, we offer other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages you may be eligible for.
Read more about our scholarships