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Faculty of Life Sciences rankings#2 in the UK for research power
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Ranked 6th in the world for life sciences in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, we offer an outstanding and diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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UCL was ranked 2nd in the UK for research strength in 2021, supported by the Faculty of Life Sciences, home to one of the most successful and productive groupings of biomedical researchers in Europe.
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Bending the curve of biodiversity loss
UCL researchers are global leaders in understanding biodiversity - why it matters, how it’s changing, and what we can do to support it. Our work spans genes to ecosystems as we map out a safer, healthier future for us and the rest of nature.
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Building an inclusive culture in Life Sciences. Explore how we champion equality, diversity and inclusion across our community.
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Our Faculty is a dynamic environment with a diverse body of expertise across the life sciences. Find out about our academics' research and teaching interests, their journeys to UCL, and much more.
News
From nanomaterials to alligator jaws: two UCL displays featured at Royal Society exhibition
Two UCL-led exhibits featuring dinosaur skulls, chameleon heads, and tiny materials transforming healthcare are among 13 flagship displays open to the public at the 2026 Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
25 Jun 2026
Comment: Three million years after she walked upright, Lucy has made another journey
Writing in The Conversation, Professor Mark Maslin (UCL Geography) and Honorary Professor Peter C. Kjærgaard (UCL Genetics Evolution & Environment) documents the journey of the remains of one of humanity's oldest-known ancestors to a new exhibit in Abu Dhabi.
24 Jun 2026
From ancient medicine to exoplanets: UCL researchers awarded major EU funding
Four UCL academics have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants to support their research on topics including space, brain science and ancient civilizations.
23 Jun 2026
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