Biosciences
The biosciences help us to understand fundamental life processes, from the behaviour of single cells to entire ecosystems. There’s always something new to discover in this broad area of science. As a biosciences student, you’ll investigate life in all its forms and gain skills that could transform and improve lives.
By joining us at Surrey you will:
- Have access to our £12.5m Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory, so you can gain practical experience valued by a wide range of employers.
- Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in antimicrobial resistance, biotechnology, clinical bacteriology, systems biology, virology and much more.
- Study among highly satisfied students, as we are ranked 1st for biosciences, 2nd for animal science, 4th in veterinary sciences and 5th for nutrition and dietetics and for microbiology and cell science, for overall student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2026.
- Study at a university ranked 3rd in the UK for biosciences in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027.
- Have great graduate prospects - 94% of our undergraduate and 90% of our postgraduate taught and research School of Biosciences graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2026, HESA).
* Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all providers listed in the Guardian University Guide League Tables.
Wonderful things happen here
On our courses, you can select modules tailored to your interests, access state-of-the-art facilities, gain industry experience, enhance your employability, and have the option to study for an integrated masters.
Find out the best things about our courses from current students Samantha, Tejasvi and Max.
Students and graduates
Wonderful things happen here
On our courses, you can select modules tailored to your interests, access state-of-the-art facilities, gain industry experience, enhance your employability, and have the option to study for an integrated masters.
Find out the best things about our courses from current students Samantha, Tejasvi and Max.
Students and graduates
Wonderful things happen here
We’re working towards a better tomorrow. Our professional links span the globe, with many of our graduates making valuable contributions to international research and industry.
Discover more about our ethos towards postgraduate study from our current students.
Research areas
Change your perspective
Seeing things differently is the essence of what we do. We see things not only as they are but as they could be.
Explore our approach to postgraduate research and find out about what some of our students are investigating.
