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Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences

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Introduction

Biological Sciences is essentially the study of life. With such an array of topics available to study in Biology the possibilities are endless! We are a large department that prides itself on providing a top quality teaching/research regime, coupled with an exciting and informative learning environment. We cover a wide range of specialist areas including biochemistry, botany, ecology, marine biology, microbiology, physiology, genetics and zoology.

The staff in the Department have national and international reputations in the field of biological sciences and are passionate about what they do.

 

Biology Seminars

All 1pm Friday unless otherwise stated

Date

Title

Speaker

Venue

Tuesday 16 Feb Does dietary restriction prolong your life : challenging convention with meta-analysis Dr Shinichi Nakagawa S.G.03
05 Mar Ecological forecasting and hindcasting in the intertidal zone - from weather to biogeography Professor David Wethey A.G.30
12 Mar Decline of Mistletoe-infected spruce forests along the New England coast: mechanisms of mortality and the legacy of land use Associate Professor Barry Logan A.G.30
19 Mar The Sea of Galilee: current water quality and management challlenges for Israel's main source of drinking water Dr Tamar Zohary A.G.30
26 Mar Research activities of a ruminant physiologist at Waikato University 1971-2010 Dr Lance McLeay A.G.30

 

Teaching & Learning

We aim to provide courses, programmes and degrees that make available interesting and relevant information covering the full breadth of the natural world.  For more information  relating to courses, programmes and degrees on offer click on the 'student info' link at the top of this page.  If you would like to contact the paper co-ordinator direct, please click here

 

Research

Research and postgraduate study is encouraged, and all research students acquire basic research skills and a knowledge of techniques, as well as training in specialist disciplines.

The links below give a brief introduction into some of the areas we cover here in the department. Each link will lead you to our experts:

Grad Opportunities

Interested in doing a Masters Degree in Biology? click here

For PhD opportunities approach supervisor/s in your area of interest. [See Research links above which will lead you to our experts].

Research Units and Centres

Within the Department of Biological Sciences we have research units and centres offering both commercial services and/or specialist expertise. For more information, please click the links below:

 

Biology Upcoming Events/Teaching Tools

   

Handbooks

Undergraduate booklets contain detail on the BSc, BSc(Tech) and BE degrees and other qualifications. Click here for the undergraduate handbook.

Graduate and Research handbooks contain details on Masters level papers and staff research interests. Click here for the graduate and research handbook.

 

Careers

To find out about possible careers in Biology please click here.

 

 

BioBlog

Supporting high school biology students click here.

 

 

 

 



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