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.
Controlling matter at the atomic level: University of Bath breakthrough
Physicists are getting closer to controlling single-molecule chemical reactions – could this shape the future of pharmaceutical research?
Cutting-edge research boost as GW4 Isambard 3 supercomputer goes online
Isambard 3 is a £10 million supercomputer developed as part of a GW4 collaboration and is located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park.
Researchers receive £1.9M grant to investigate fungal ‘superbugs’.
Department of Life Sciences researchers are leading an international team in exploring the spread of pathogenic fungi in hospitals and the environment.
Maths grant of £7.2M will lead to faster, more reliable medical scans and digital comms
University of Bath researchers and collaborators will use new European funding to tackle a maths problem that limits many modern technologies.
Department of Chemistry Professor listed as a Highly Cited Researcher for the third year running
Professor Tony James, Deputy Head of the Department of Chemistry, is one of just three UK Chemists to make this year’s prestigious Clarivate list.
Funding boost for spin-out's fight against childhood cancer
Revolver Therapeutics, a spin-out from the University of Bath has been awarded new funding to explore new potential drug candidates for childhood glioma.
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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