Life Sciences

Insect Science and Entomology

Insects, their biology and behaviour, pest management and their role in ecosystems.

Limnology

Inland waters such as lakes, rivers and wetlands, and their ecology.

Marine and Aquatic Sciences

Freshwater and marine environments, aquatic organisms and the management of aquatic resources.

Marine Biology

Life in the oceans and seas, marine ecosystems, organisms and their conservation.

Microbiology

Bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms, their biology and roles in the environment.

Molecular Medicine

Molecular and cellular mechanisms of disease and their translation to treatment.

Mycology

Fungi, their biology, ecology and their uses and effects on health and agriculture.

Natural Products Research

Chemistry and biology of compounds from plants, microbes and other natural sources.

Neuroscience

The nervous system, from molecules and cells to circuits, behaviour and cognition.

Nutrition Science

Nutrients, diet and their effects on health, metabolism and disease.

Organismal Biology

Whole organisms, their form, function, behaviour and adaptation to their environment.

Parasitology

Parasites, their life cycles, hosts and the diseases they cause in humans and animals.

Physiology

Normal function of living systems, from cells and organs to whole organisms.

Plant Pathology

Plant diseases, the pathogens that cause them and their management.

Plant Science

Plant biology, physiology, genetics and the improvement of crops and plant health.

Soil Science

Soil formation, properties, fertility and soil as a resource for agriculture and ecosystems.

Stem Cell Biology

Stem cells, their properties and their use in regeneration and therapy.

Structural Biology

Three-dimensional structures of biological molecules and how structure determines function.

Systems and Synthetic Biology

Understanding and engineering biological systems as integrated networks and designed parts.

Toxicology

Harmful effects of chemicals and other agents on living organisms and the environment.