Science REF 2021 impact case studies
Our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in. Read the stories behind our Research Excellence Framework submission.
Faculty of Science
World-leading research and flexible courses in biosciences, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, pharmacy, pharmacology and physics.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
Find out about the research behind our REF 2021 submission.
Latest research
Find out how our research is improving lives and changing the world we live in.
Bath Taps into Science – free, popular science extravaganza returns
Bath Taps into Science makes a welcome return this month, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the BRLSI.
AI-trained CCTV in rivers can spot blockages and reduce floods
Machine learning-equipped camera systems can be an effective and low-cost flood defence tool, researchers show
Funding of £27.6M to speed up the discovery of new drugs to cure lung infection and inflammation
A partnership to help tackle the growing challenges of infections and inflammation of the lungs has been allocated a £27.6 million funding boost.
A cure for psoriasis: could a faulty iron hormone in the skin be the key?
Scientists believe the hormone hepcidin, when produced in the skin, may be the root cause of psoriasis – a chronic disease affecting 2-3% of the population.
Microscope designed at the University of Bath wins international recognition
OpenFlexure Microscope has been selected as a Solver Team in MIT Solve's 2024 Global Challenges awards.
Can technology turn exercise pain into pleasure?
Most people who exercise using VR drop out when things gets too tough or dull - could programs that use sensors to tune into a person's emotional state help?
Departments, centres and groups
The Faculty brings together five departments and a cross-departmental degree with an excellent reputation for both research and teaching. Our students benefit from diverse teaching and research gained from close collaboration with industry across sectors.
Faculty of Science departments
A list of the departments in the Faculty of Science.
Research centres and groups
Our research spans a number of fields and we work together in cross-disciplinary groups.
Placements
Take advantage of our strong links with industry and do a placement as part of your studies. You could earn between £15,000 and £25,000.
A scientific experiment - in an office
Natural Sciences student Bea Perks researched a placement outside her degree's field, and made significant discoveries.
Kate chose a placement to help her make decisions about her future
Biochemistry student Kate Dicker describes how her placement at GeneSys Biotech Ltd has convinced her to pursue a lab-based career.
I supported forecasting, modelling and statistical analysis at the Home Office
Physics student Adam Stannard opted for a placement as an operational research analyst to gain new skills and insight into the business world.
Facilities
The Faculty hosts a range of facilities providing analytical equipment and expertise to researchers and industry.
David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility
We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.
Biotechnology Facility
A multi-user facility providing protein expression and purification services to researchers across the University and beyond.
About the Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is the largest faculty in the University with over 3,500 undergraduate students, 650 postgraduate students and more than 300 academic and research staff.
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