Research
The global impact of our research is recognised by all major ratings, including the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Studies into everything from wheat genomics to vision ecology and animal behaviour attract support from worldwide funders, including BBSRC, NERC, Marie Curie and the EU.
Teaching and assessment
Our degree programmes are flexible, and all students complete field courses or laboratory workshops and independent research projects chosen from a wide range of options.
Why Bristol: student insights
See what our students think about studying here.
Why Bristol: academic insights
See why our academics and teaching staff think that Bristol could be the best option to study Biological Sciences.
Life Sciences Building 360° tour
Take a look at our 360° virtual tour of the building.
Research highlights
Watch academics discuss their research.
News
- Animals should use short, fast movements to avoid being located 16 January 2020
- Animals reduce the symmetry of their markings to improve camouflage 16 January 2020
- Sustainable student start-up raises £2.35 million in seed funding 13 January 2020
Events
-
Research Seminar: Professor Ashleigh Griffin - Oxford University
27 January 2020, 1.00 PM
-
Workshops in Ecology and Behaviour: Dr Rox Middleton - University of Bristol
28 January 2020, 4.00 PM
-
Research Seminar: Dr Laura Ross - University of Edinburgh
3 February 2020, 1.00 PM