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Our Science Departments

Each of our unique and award-winning departments is ranked among the best in the UK and globally. We take pride ourselves in conducting groundbreaking research, providing educational excellence and recruiting the best from across the world.

 

  • Our Department of Biosciences

    tackles global challenges such as food security, sustainable industry, ageing and antimicrobial resistance.

    DNA Strands
  • Our Department of Chemistry

    is a vibrant research-led hub at the forefront of chemical exploration with a diverse range of specialisations and extensive collaborations with UK and International companies.

    Chemistry equipment

Our Department of Biosciences

tackles global challenges such as food security, sustainable industry, ageing and antimicrobial resistance.

DNA Strands

Our Department of Chemistry

is a vibrant research-led hub at the forefront of chemical exploration with a diverse range of specialisations and extensive collaborations with UK and International companies.

Chemistry equipment
  • Our Department of Computer Science

    is a rapidly expanding centre of innovation, driving cutting-edge research from Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems to Scientific Computing and Robotics

    Robots in the Computer Science department
  • Our Department of Earth Sciences

    is at the forefront of research in a wide range of critical areas, from Sustainable Resources Management to the prediction and management of natural hazards.

    Students on a field trip

Our Department of Computer Science

is a rapidly expanding centre of innovation, driving cutting-edge research from Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems to Scientific Computing and Robotics

Robots in the Computer Science department

Our Department of Earth Sciences

is at the forefront of research in a wide range of critical areas, from Sustainable Resources Management to the prediction and management of natural hazards.

Students on a field trip

Our Department of Engineering

leads cutting-edge research from Advanced Materials and Communications to Future Energy Systems and Infrastructure.

Student working with engineering facilities

Our Department of Earth Sciences

intergrades world-leading research in areas such as Statistics, AI, Pure Maths, Probability, Applied Maths and Mathematical Physics.

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  • Our Department of Physics

    leads global research in Astronomy and Cosmology, Particle and Quantum Physics, Space Science and Advanced Instrumentation.

    Particles collision in Hadron Collider
  • Our Department of Psychology

    excels in research across Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Behavioural Science and Quantitative Social Psychology

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Our Department of Physics

leads global research in Astronomy and Cosmology, Particle and Quantum Physics, Space Science and Advanced Instrumentation.

Particles collision in Hadron Collider

Our Department of Psychology

excels in research across Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Behavioural Science and Quantitative Social Psychology

Student carrying out study with monitoring equipment

Our Department of Natural Sciences

is the home of multi-disciplinary education in undergraduate and postgraduate level.

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The Science Education Hub

propels innovation and collaboration in advanced education across and beyond our Faculty of Science

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