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The School of Biological & Biomedical Sciences is composed of 45 academic staff with research and teaching interests which range from structural biology and biochemistry to ecosystem biology. The School also has strong interdisciplinary links with the physical and social sciences. Research is broadly focused around 5 research groups which address major biological questions relating to:
- Stress, signaling and environmental adaptation
- Cell structure, function and development
We are a research-led department, which had at least 90% of its research rated as International Quality in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), with 50% recognised as Internationally Excellent or World-Leading. With excellent facilities for carry out both both teaching and research we offer high quality undergraduate teaching programmes and a supportive environment for research staff and postgraduate students.
Research within the School contributes to major University initiatives, such as the Biophysical Sciences Institute, Durham Energy Institute and the Institute of Hazard & Risk Research and the North East Stem Cell Initiative. While research is based at the Durham campus, in the School and in the Centre for Bioactive Chemistry, our teaching is delivered both on our main site (Biology degrees) and at the Queen's campus, Stockton (Biomedical Sciences).
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Professor Robert Edwards
Head of School
Watch the videos below for our students' perspective on studying Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees at the Durham campus and Biomedical Sciences degree at Queen's Campus Stockton.
The School's teaching programmes scored 24/24 (Biology) and 23/24 (Biomedical Sciences) in the most recent national teaching quality review QAA.
We also support teaching programmes in Natural Sciences and Medicine.
To find out more about the School, please use the links on the left of your browser, or contact us directly.
Biomedical Sciences degree at Queen's Campus Stockton
This Months Events
Monday 15 February 2010
Tuesday 16 February 2010
- The drug development process at Astra Zeneca 1:15pm to 2:15pm , CG91 (Contact martin.schroeder@durham.ac.uk)
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Durham University part of launch of £4 million scholarship scheme
Durham University is part of a £4 million groundbreaking scholarship scheme launched to help talented students who wish to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects at university.
(20 Jan 2010) » More about Durham University part of launch of £4 million scholarship scheme
Durham scientists in running for entrepreneurship prize
A team of bioscientists from Durham University has made it through regional heats to take part in the final of a national competition that rewards exceptional entrepreneurial skills.
(19 Jan 2010) » More about Durham scientists in running for entrepreneurship prize
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