At Queen Mary we span the biological field, from the study of whole organisms to molecular biology and genetics.
*based on a survey of UK students only (DHLE 2016)
We’re home to multidisciplinary research based in modern, well-equipped labs, and you’ll be inspired by our world-class experts.
Students with a biomedical interest benefit from the university’s world-leading medical school. Thanks to our London location, we have well-established links to national institutions such as the Natural History Museum and Kew Gardens, and to industry partners including GlaxoSmithKline and the Environment Agency.
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Studying at a Russell Group university in London has already given me chances to help my future career - I've attended events at GSK and get involved with projects such as the 100,000 Genome Project.— Atalanta Hersey, Medical Genetics (2019)
The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences is a large and dynamic school with strong links to industry. We offer a stimulating and supportive learning experience.
You’ll experience inspirational teaching from high-calibre staff who are leaders in their field. According to the Research Excellence Framework, 87 per cent of our chemistry and 82 per cent of our biology research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. You’ll stay up to date with weekly departmental seminars on new research findings.
Thanks to our close teaching and research links, students have special opportunities for original investigative work with the Natural History Museum, ZSL London Zoo, Forest Enterprise and University of London’s Marine Biological Station at Millport in Scotland.
