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.
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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.
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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
From movement to cognitive maps: AI models show how learning to move shapes the brain's maps.
A new study reveals that how young animals learn to move may shape how their brains build navigation maps, offering key insights into how early experiences wire the developing brain.
04 Mar 2026
UCL launches initiative to lay the foundations for a Research Facility Network
Connecting the people who drive Innovation and make research possible project officially launched on 3 February 2026 at a hybrid event hosted at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre
27 Feb 2026
Report from the 6th Annual Centre for Integrative Anatomy Symposium
The 6th annual Centre for Integrative Anatomy symposium took place on Thursday 19th February and this year's theme was ‘Anatomy: Past, Present and Future’.
25 Feb 2026
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30 Apr
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CDB Seminar - Dr Ipek Yalcin, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Strasbourg13:00 - 14:00
