Department of Life Sciences

We are tackling every major issue facing the world today, from fighting malaria and infections, to antimicrobial resistance, climate change and the ecology of our planet.

About Life Sciences

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90 principal investigators Academic and research staff
1000 undergraduates Undergraduate (BSc)
300 Masters students Masters courses
140 PhD students Postgraduate research

Science

Climate determines mating behaviour of birds around the world

A new study published in PLoS Biology reveals how sexual selection in birds varies geographically, often peaking at higher latitudes.

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News

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New study shows how bacteria evolved powered-up propellers

01 July 2025
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Sam Horrell shines in London FameLab competition

17 June 2025
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The power of vaccination takes centre stage at the Italian Embassy

11 June 2025
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Six Imperial professors elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

22 May 2025

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Research

Discover our research themes, our state of the art facilities and the centres and institutes we work with.

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Undergraduate study

Explore the breadth of our life sciences degrees, spanning the full breadth of life sciences from molecules through to ecosystems.
Twenty 3rd-year biology students explore the Ugandan rainforest on the College's first annual tropical biology field trip, September 2009. Accompanied by Professors Vincent Savolainen and Donald Quicke.

Postgraduate study

Learn more about the expertise of our research labs where we deliver world-class Masters courses and conduct ground-breaking PhD research projects.

Outreach

We are committed to inspiring young people to share our passion for the life sciences. Find out more.

Silwood Park

Discover our rural campus at Silwood Park, a leading international centre for research and teaching in ecology, evolution, and conservation.
Queens Lawn, Dangoor Plaza

Staff and students

Useful information for all of our life sciences community

Apply for our MSc or PhD programmes

We offer advanced taught courses in a wide range of subjects across the breadth of the life sciences.

As a recognised centre of excellence in both training and research, we support research labs whose expertise helps us to deliver world-class Masters courses and conduct ground-breaking PhD research projects.

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Southwood 3, Silwood Park Campus
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Biology Store, Silwood Park Campus
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Natural Sciences Showcase 2025

Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus

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