Research helps predict which melanoma patients are most likely to respond to immunotherapy

New study is a landmark step towards better personalised medicine for cancer patients.

Experts examine DNA changes that shaped life on Earth

Four-year collaborative project seeks to understand key process linked to evolution.

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.

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.

Launch of Bath MPharm at Plymouth

The University of Bath MPharm Plymouth team have welcomed their first cohort of Pharmacy students to the new facilities on site at the University of Plymouth.

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.

Biodiversity

Studying organisms across the five kingdoms, find out how our research is helping answer the big questions about past, present and future biodiversity.

Drug Discovery and Therapeutics

Through both prevention and cure, our research in drug discovery and therapeutics addresses the major health challenges of our times.

Evolution

We study the evolutionary process from micro to macro-evolution to resolve key problems in fundamental, applied and evolution education research.

Food Security

From plant immune systems to synthetic biology, find out how we're helping increase crop plant resilience against extreme temperatures, drought, and pathogens.

Infection and antimicrobial resistance

Discover how we're addressing the rapid rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the challenges of emerging microbes with epidemic and pandemic potential.

Life Course

From conception to death, our research addresses developmental and homeostatic mechanisms and the detection, treatment and prevention of their dysfunction.

Dr Stephanie Lo

Dr Stephanie Lo, a senior lecturer in the Milner Centre for Evolution, discusses her research on vaccines and the race against ever evolving pathogens.

Professor Tiffany Taylor

Professor Tiffany Taylor and her team explain how they can harness the rapid evolution of bacteria to uncover insights into our microbiome.

Dr Vicky Hunt

Dr Vicky Hunt and her team share their work on the parasite genes and what they teach us about parasitic life cycles and their ability to infect their hosts.

Professor Zamin Iqbal

Professor Zamin Iqbal and his team study microbial genomics and evolution, exploring how drug resistance spreads amongst bacterial populations to help fight it.

Undergraduate degrees in Life Sciences

Learn more about our range of BSc and undergraduate master's courses, including biosciences, pharmacy, and pharmacology.

Master's courses in Life Sciences

We offer a range of master's courses including molecular biosciences, biotechnology and drug discovery.

Clinical pharmacy postgraduate courses, including Prescribing

Part-time, practice-based learning for UK practising pharmacists at all career stages.

Postgraduate research degrees in Life Sciences

Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how to apply.

People in the Department of Life Sciences

Find a member of staff in the department.

Equality, diversity and inclusion in the Department of Life Sciences

The Department is firmly committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Life sciences outreach activities

We offer a range of activities to local schools, colleges and communities.

Campus visits for schools and colleges

Explore our campus, meet staff and students, and learn what it's like to study at Bath.