Welcome

Welcome to the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Lincoln. This interdisciplinary department provides an exciting and stimulating environment where excellence in teaching and research are highly valued, and we provide opportunities for students and staff to pursue their scientific ambitions. The excellence of our research was confirmed in the most recent government REF assessment in which 90% of our submitted papers were judged to be internationally excellent or world-leading.

The Department of Life Sciences has a growing reputation for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research, which covers a wide spectrum of the Life Sciences.

Since August 2014 we have been enjoying working in our new laboratories at The Joseph Banks Laboratories and Minster House, the first buildings of the Lincoln Science and Innovation Park. These are in addition to our fantastic purpose-built Janet Lane-Claypon Building, and are a direct example of our growth over recent years.

Professor Steve Bevan, Head of School of Life and Environmental Sciences

Biomedical Science student in the Joseph Banks Laboratories

Undergraduate Courses

Our undergraduate programmes span the breadth of the life sciences and include programmes in animal behaviour and welfare, biology, biochemistry, biomedical science, bioveterinary science, ecology and conservation, and zoology.

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Professor Daniel Mills working with a dog in the Animal Behaviour Clinic

Postgraduate Programmes

We offer taught postgraduate programmes in specialist areas covering clinical animal behaviour, biotechnology, and microbiology, as well as research opportunities across the breadth of the life sciences.

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Postgraduate Research Opportunities

A postgraduate research degree is your opportunity to explore a topic in depth, under the supervision of academic experts in your chosen field. With extensive training available and access to excellent facilities, you will have the opportunity to carry out your research in a vibrant, supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

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Research

The Department of Life Sciences is a rapidly expanding, international collection of researchers working at the forefront of disciplines across the breadth of the life sciences. Research lies at the heart of the department, underpinning our vibrant postgraduate research community as well as our undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes.

Overseas Field Trips

Our undergraduate programmes offer an optional overseas field trip in the third year. This provides the opportunity to do research in a novel environment and to study local plants and animals. Destinations may vary, but have previously included the cloud forests of Ecuador, the Mankwe Wildlife Reserve in South Africa, and Peniche in Portugal.

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Uruguay Scholarships

A new programme of scholarships to conduct PhD studies in Life Sciences has recently been agreed between the University of Lincoln and the Uruguay National Agency for Research and Innovation (ANII - Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación). This programme consists of full 3-year PhD scholarships for citizens of Uruguay, which cover University fees and a subsistence bursary.

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Behaviour Clinic

The Animal Behaviour Clinic is a referral only clinic for pets and animals of all species with behaviour and training problems. The clinic is run by a small team of highly qualified behaviourists.

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Women in Science

Find out more about the University's commitment to advancing the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM). Also learn about some of the exciting research being carried out by women in science at the University of Lincoln and explore upcoming Eleanor Glanville Centre's public events which celebrate the achievements of women in science.

Outside of the Joseph Banks Laboratories

Commercial Services

JBL Science is a commercial research organisation based within the University of Lincoln which draws on expertise from across the University.

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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Visit our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion blog to find out more about how in the Department of Life Sciences we aim to provide a welcoming, inclusive and engaging place to work for all.

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