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Biological Sciences

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The science of life

Investigate the living world through research-led study, from genetics to ecology and molecular biology. Apply theory to real experiments and projects or biodiversity field trips to Borneo or Madagascar, while developing the analytical and technical skills that form the foundation of modern biological sciences.

95%Of our grads are employed or further study

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024

92%of our research is classed as world-leading

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Top 15in the UK for Life Sciences

Times Higher Education Ranking 2026

Why Biological Sciences at Queen Mary?

  • Learn from internationally recognised researchers whose work is advancing fields ranging from conservation and taxonomy to molecular biosciences, biotechnology and artificial intelligence.
  • Gain practical experience through laboratory research, data-driven bioscience training and international fieldwork opportunities, developing the skills sought by both research institutions and employers.
  • Benefit from collaborations with world-leading organisations including Kew Gardens, the Natural History Museum, the Institute of Zoology, the Environment Agency and major biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.

Scholarships up to £8,000

We are delighted to offer scholarships for highly qualified international offer holders joining us in January and September 2027.

Our programmes

Click on the below to find out more about the Biological Sciences postgraduate programmes offered at Queen Mary. 

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Queen Mary provided me with the tools and freedom to shape my future aspirations. Queen Mary's close-knit community, emphasis on networking, and focus on transferable skills helped me grow as a scientist. My ambition is to pursue a PhD to bridge academic research with applied conservation and policymaking. Queen Mary has been instrumental in both my personal and professional development, and I am proud to be an SBBS alumnus.
— Himmat Bakshi, Biodiversity and Conservation Msc, 2024, now a PhD student at Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

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