Biological Sciences

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The 2021 Research Excellence Framework placed us 5th in the UK for our research quality, and we are ranked in the world top 25.  

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Our 130 active research groups and world-leading analytical facilities can support your R&D aims.

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There are lots of ways in which we engage with communities locally and nationally to discuss our science.

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