Studying Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences is one of the largest subject areas within Bangor University and boasts its very own Natural History Museum, extensive marine and freshwater aquaria; as well as use of the University's Botanic Garden.

Cutting-edge science is integral to our research programmes, and feeds through into the teaching environment.

Bangor has a long tradition in teaching and research in the Biological Sciences. Research submitted by the School of Biological Sciences has been recognised as being within the top 20 in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) and we have been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Bangor’s location makes it an ideal place to study biology – the range of soil types, climate and topography provides numerous diverse habitats, all within easy reach for field-based studies.