School of Biosciences

Our courses cover the full breadth of biology, from molecular and cell biology, genetics, development, human physiology and pharmacology through to evolution, ecology, biodiversity conservation and sustainability. We're fourth in the UK in terms of the quality of our research (REF 2021).

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Biosciences at Sheffield rated 4th in the UK

In the REF 2021, 98 per cent of research and impact from the School of Biosciences has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

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Image of treptococcus pyogenes Zn-Macro under a microscope — Active site of Streptococcus pyogenes Zn-Macro (purple molecule) in complex with ADP-ribose (multi-coloured molecule) and the active site zinc ion (brown sphere)

28 October 2024

Scientists uncover key mechanism in pathogen defence, paving way for new antimicrobial strategies

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how certain pathogens defend themselves against the host's immune system.

21 October 2024

University to revolutionise biomolecule research with new mass photometry technology

A team of 36 researchers and technicians from across the University, led by the Centre for Single Molecule Biology, has been awarded £305,000 in the recently announced BBSRC ALERT 2024 program.

15 October 2024