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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.
Divisions, Departments and Centres
Explore the Faculty of Life Sciences - home to world-leading research and teaching across cell biology, ecology, pharmacy and neuroscience.
Find a researcher
Our people are pioneering researchers and innovators shaping the future of life sciences. Meet our academics.
Facilities and platforms
The Faculty of Life Sciences offers world-class research facilities and platforms, with expert staff central to advancing excellence in biological discovery.
Research culture
Explore how we're building a fair, collaborative and inclusive research culture, where both our science and community can thrive.
Research with impact
Research impact
The impact of Life Sciences research on the wider world has been recognised in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
Innovation and enterprise
Connecting science, innovation and enterprise for global impact.
Bending the curve of biodiversity loss
Find out how UCL is tackling the global challenge of biodiversity loss.
News
Scientists map migratory bird brain
The entire brain of a migratory bird has been mapped for the first time using high-resolution light microscopy by a UCL-led research team.
21 Apr 2026
Risk of drug poisoning if gabapentinoid painkillers taken with other medications
People who take gabapentinoids, a medication prescribed increasingly frequently worldwide, particularly for chronic pain, face a much greater risk of drug poisoning if they are also taking another medication, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
17 Apr 2026
Comment: How to feed your garden birds without spreading disease
Amidst concerns that garden bird feeders may contribute to the spread of diseases affecting finches, Professor Richard Gregory (UCL Biosciences) writes in The Conversation about how to safely feed birds outside UK homes.
16 Apr 2026
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Public understanding of science
Advancing public understanding through world-class research, engagement, and educational outreach in the life sciences.
Outreach
We believe in the power of connection and actively work to engage with people from all walks of life - whether you're a student, teacher, parent, or a community member in Camden, Stratford or beyond.
Discover our research-led postgraduate courses
Postgraduate taught
The Faculty of Life Sciences offers a range of degree programmes at postgraduate level, all keenly aligned to our world-leading research strengths.
Postgraduate research
Pursue your postgraduate research in one of the world’s top universities, tackling global challenges in health, biology, and beyond.