In the Division of Biosciences, we foster curiosity-driven research that spans molecules to ecosystems. Our strength lies in our diversity of subjects and a collaborative spirit that drives innovation. We are proud to foster an inclusive environment where world-leading science and education come together.
Discover our research
Research Departments and Centres
Discover the Division of Biosciences — a global leader in biological research and teaching, and home to one of the UK’s largest communities of life scientists.
Research clusters
Learn more about our cross-collaborative, interdisciplinary research across the Division.
Facilities and platforms
Expert staff manage and support our facilities and platforms, offering training and guidance, delivering maximum benefit to the research community.
Training and study
Postdoctoral training
The Division of Biosciences is home to a thriving community of early-career researchers. We are committed to supporting the training and development of our postdoctoral researchers.
Undergraduate programmes
Explore our wide range of Biosciences degree courses at undergraduate level, designed to provide knowledge, skills, and research experience in the life sciences.
About the Division
Our history
UCL Division of Biosciences has a rich history of exploring fundamental questions in life sciences, growing into one of the UK’s largest and most renowned centres for research and teaching.
EDI and wellbeing
Explore how we champion equality, diversity and inclusion across our community.
Engage with us
Innovation and enterprise
The Division of Biosciences drives research impact by fostering collaborations, licensing innovations, and supporting academics in developing and commercialising their discoveries.
Outreach
Discover the Division of Biosciences’ outreach with schools and communities, plus resources for pupils, teachers, and the public to engage with science and inspire future generations.
News
Laura Porro and Children's TV presenter talk brains and fluffy dinosaurs!
Laura Porro from UCL's Centre for Integrative Anatomy was filmed talking about anatomy and fluffy dinosaurs with CBeebies' Maddie Moate - and helping Maddie to dissect a pig's brain!
12 Mar 2026
Artist-in-Residence inspired by research illustrations to imagine new sea creatures
Mary Yacoob has made a series of drawings inspired by her dialogues with researchers at the Centre. Speculative illustrations of sea creatures are rendered in fine white lines on deep blue backgrounds
12 Mar 2026
Stories from the River Lea: community voices shaping understanding of environmental change
Environmental crises are tracked with data and reports, but also lived daily. What if these experiences counted as evidence? Mapping could show crisis not only as disruption, but as a social reality.
12 Mar 2026
What's on
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18 Mar
in person
SMB Seminar - Joy Zhang: 'Futuring Engineering Biology: Making Innovation Work in Society'13:00 - 14:00
30 Apr
online
CDB Seminar - Dr Ipek Yalcin, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Strasbourg13:00 - 14:00
