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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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A close up amyloid beta peptide, involved in alzheimers

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Research Excellence Framework 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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News

Bees

Bees master complex tasks through social interaction

In a groundbreaking discovery, bumblebees have been shown to possess a previously unseen level of cognitive sophistication.

Forestation

29 February 2024

Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal benefits by up to a third

Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign — Enhanced weathering test fields of soybean at the Energy Farm, University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign (image credit Dimitar Epihov, Leverhulme Centre, University of Sheffield)

29 February 2024

Field trials reveal crushed rock boosts carbon removal and improves crop yields

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Schools and outreach

We're committed to sharing our passion and enthusiasm for biosciences with the local community and the wider world.

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Taster days

This experience day at the University of Sheffield gives A Level students a taste of what it's like to study biosciences at university.

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School of Biosciences
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield S10 2TN
United Kingdom

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