Journey Into Life Sciences: Discover Biology, Zoology & Genetics
When: Wednesday 4th November 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, G.E. Fogg Building, Mile End Campus
Journey Into Life Sciences: Discover Biology, Zoology & Genetics is a taster day designed for Year 12 and 13 students interested in studying biology, zoology or medical genetics at university. Join us for an immersive experience where we’ll introduce you to the breadth and excitement of biological sciences at Queen Mary.
We also welcome our current offer holders for our biology, zoology and medical genetics programmes to get a further taste of university life
Through hands-on sessions, sample lectures, and insights from current students, you’ll gain a first-hand sense of what studying these subjects is really like. Our welcoming, supportive, and intellectually curious community is excited to give you a glimpse into life as a future biologist, zoologist, or geneticist. – we look forward to sharing it with you!
Eligibility Criteria
- Year 12 or 13
- Studying A-Level Biology
- Considering a biological-based degree at university (Biology, Zoology or Medical Genetics), or be a current offer holder for one of the following programmes: Biology, Zoology or Medical Genetics.
To ensure we are creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all, and one that reflects the University experience, we ask that teachers do not book large school groups. We have a limited capacity and we want students to mix with new people, experience new ways of working, and get a feel for what it would be like to study with us.
We will be covering topics and university life related to Biology, Zoology and Medical Genetics only. We hope to have sessions covering our other subjects in future.
PLEASE NOTE: This taster day is for students only and sessions have been set up specifically for students, so to have the best experience we would recommend you come without a guardian.
This event is in person only, please only register if you are able to attend in person at our Queen Mary University of London Mile End Campus.
Schedule (Subject to change)
9:30 - 10:00: Arrival
Refreshments and networking with staff and student ambassadors in the Fogg Building foyer.
10:00 - 10:45: Welcome & Taster lecture
Get a taste of the different strands of biological sciences with two short lectures.
10.45 - 12:45: Lab session
In this interactive session led by some of our academics, you’ll take part in four sessions, rotating around the lab, focusing on four different aspects including: Dinosaur bones and behaviour, microbiology, genetics and animal behaviour.
12:45 - 13.00: Refreshment break
13.00 - 13.30: Curriculum and beyond & QA
Being a student at Queen Mary means more than just books and lectures. Get a taste of how our programmes go beyond with our Biology Society, Coding Club, Peer Led Team Learning, Open Lab and Careers and employability skills. Your chance to ask any final questions about university life and more with our Student Ambassadors