The University of Sheffield
Department of Animal and Plant Sciences
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We're one of the UK's top rated biology departments, working to deepen human understanding of organisms, ecosystems and the interdependencies of life. Our highly rated research feeds into our inspirational teaching.

APS undergraduateUndergraduate courses

Learn from leading scientists and explore cutting-edge research. Choose from our eight degrees, offering different levels of specialism, and opportunities to study abroad.

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APS research postgraduatesPostgraduate degrees

As a large research-led department, our postgraduate students play a key role in our work. Find out about our MSc and PhD opportunities.

Postgraduate options

Examining an experiment in controlled environment facilityAbout the department

Learn about our facilities, research areas, and ratings and rankings. Discover the Department's history and what we're doing to care for the environment.

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Ecology and environment researchOur research

We're one of the UK's leading centres for research in the life sciences. Our work spans the Arctic and the tropics, single cells and entire ecosystems.

Research areas and topics

News

Low rainfall and extreme temperatures doubles risk of baby elephant deaths

Secret museum of weird and wonderful natural history set to open by popular demand

Food security, Plant scientists at the University of Sheffield are coordinating an international effort to develop a strain of rice that can resist one of the world’s most devastating crop parasites to bring greater food security to millions of people in Africa.

Dinosaurs are dynamite

Older siblings both help and hinder their younger brothers and sisters

First ever family tree for all living birds reveals evolution and diversification

New research could help improve bird conservation methods