Our courses are research-led which mean students receive first-class teaching experiences which is complemented by high-specification facilities, and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology. Our degrees offer flexibility and placement opportunities.
In the latest REF, our research achieved world-leading status and is considered internationally leading, delivering real-world impact cases in health and technologies. To maintain our excellence in research, multi-million pound investment in staff, facilities and buildings will help the department to continue to expand its research provision for the future. Our transnational research themes are centred on: cancer biology, immunology and therapeutics; diabetes, chronic diseases and ageing; antimicrobial resistance, omics and microbiota; health of the environment; bioinformatics and biomathematics; education, enhancement and evaluation research; and practice development.
Biosciences courses
At undergraduate level, our bioscience courses are your gateway to life as a scientist, and at postgraduate level, you’ll develop specialist knowledge and skills to create your own learning pathway.
Our Research Groups
Antimicrobial Resistance, Omics and Microbiota (AROM)
Antimicrobial Resistance, Omics and Microbiota (AROM) research group incorporate classical microbiology, molecular biology, systems biology and bioinformatics.
Integrative Neurophysiology
Our Integrative Neurophysiology research team lead investigations into different areas of neuroscience, including neurodegeneration, neuropathy and pain, neuroendocrine regulation of energy balance and metabolism, and neurodevelopmental disease.
Metabolic Health
Our researchers are leading globally recognised research projects focussed on the key processes underpinning human diseases (including diabetes, obesity and cancers).
Health of the Environment
The Health of the Environment group is within the Health and Wellbeing research theme. Our members combine expertise in ecology, conservation, environmental management, ecotoxicology, molecular biology and bioinformatics. Our interdisciplinary research tackles major environmental challenges
SS2i - Scientific Services to Industry
Scientific Services to Industry (SS2i) offers a range of analytical, experimental and technical services to Industry. A significant number of businesses have already commercially and technically benefited from working with us.
PhD studentships
Come and be a part of our world-leading research, we'll support you through our researcher support programme that priorities your professional development, to be a future innovator.
You can browse our studentships here.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of NTU's research impact was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent. The overall quality of each Unit of Assessment NTU submitted to REF in 2021 also saw an improvement from the previous REF in 2014.
Our facilities
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Facility
Find out about the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Facility, our home of biomedical research activities based at Clifton Campus.
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Centre (ISTeC)
ISTeC is a cutting-edge 13 million facility at NTU, supporting research and majors in Computer Science, Bioscience, Chemistry, and Sport Science.
Natural Sciences Research Facility
The Natural Sciences Research Facility is home to our research in physics, biosciences, chemistry, imaging, materials and sports performance.
Rosalind Franklin Building
The Rosalind Franklin Building is home to Chemistry at NTU and armed with the cutting-edge facilities such as our Super Lab.
Latest news
Urgent need to better understand the impact of lead exposure in wild mammals, researchers warn
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Get hands-on with engaging research at Science in the Park
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Water quality of Europe’s rivers: better, but not good enough
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Evolution is not as random as previously thought, finds a new study
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Mutated gene helps regulate appetite, weight and insulin, study suggests
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Our events
22
Apr
Doctoral School PhD Application Workshop
LT8,
26
Apr
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Online Briefing
01
May
Professor Nik Morton's Inaugural Lecture
Lecture Theatre 3, Teaching and Learning Building, Clifton Campus, NG11 8NS
02
May
Level 6 Digital Technology Solutions Professional and Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeships Online Briefing - 2 May 2024
MS Teams Online Session,
07
May
Workhouse Lives IV: ‘'Beyond the workhouse: discharged paupers returning to the community in mid-nineteenth-century London', Johanna Purser, University of Cambridge
08
May
Experience History
Institute of Biomedical Science
Royal Society of Biology