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The School of Biological Sciences

We pride ourselves in world-leading excellence in both teaching and research.

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Incorporating theoretical, empirical and experimental studies that span from gene to global scales, from deep ocean to high altitude and from the Arctic to Antarctic.

Research-led Teaching

Our teaching is informed by educational and biological research and delivered by world class experts. Our students have multiple opportunities to engage in primary research.

Field-based Teaching

Our teaching is enriched by field-based activities in Scotland and overseas - crucial for developing the best biologists and environmental scientists.

Teaching

Our teaching is research-led so you will be taught by some of the top academics in the UK, delivered in the best possible environment of world class facilities.

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Our research incorporates theoretical, empirical and experimental studies that span from gene to global scales, from deep ocean to high altitude and from the Arctic to Antarctic.

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  • Postgraduate Opportunity Available - James Henry Scott Scholarship

    24 Apr 2018
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    23 Feb 2018
  • First scientific expedition to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem

    12 Feb 2018
  • Aberdeen climate change expert elected Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy

    23 Oct 2017
  • Scientists to visit mysterious marine ecosystem which was hidden for 120,000 years

    19 Oct 2017
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  • Bacterial fungal antagonism as driving factor of the soil ecosphere as explored through metagenomics

    27 April 2018, 13:00 - 14:00
  • Seasonal rhythms in appetite and fattening: role of tanycytes

    04 May 2018, 13:00 - 14:00
  • New approaches to modelling microbial genome evolution

    04 May 2018, 13:00 - 14:00
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We offer a wide choice of courses, a strong focus on field- and lab-based teaching, and multiple opportunities for students to engage in research.

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One of the great advantages of having a biology degree from the University of Aberdeen is that it provides you with a very broad range of skills to offer employers.

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