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The study of life sciences involves examining living organisms and their workings from cells to ecosystems. It includes disciplines, such as biology, biochemistry, ecology, and zoology to help us understand evolution, and interactions between organisms and the world around us. At Lincoln, we offer a wide range of programmes spanning the life sciences, and our academic researchers are undertaking high-profile studies at the forefront of knowledge in the field.
Biological Sciences is ranked 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide 2025
Overseas field trips to study local plants and animals
Placement opportunities to develop your skills in a professional environment
World-leading research that is helping to change the world
Our undergraduate programmes offer the chance to take part in an optional overseas field trip in the third year to study plants and animals in the wild. Destinations have previously included the cloud forests of Ecuador, the Mankwe Wildlife Reserve in South Africa, and Molise in Italy.
Overseas Trips
Our full-time students can undertake an optional placement year between the second and third year of their course, providing the opportunity to gain workplace experience and a chance to hone your skills in a professional environment.
All of our biological and life sciences programmes are also available as a three-year BSc (Hons) or four-year integrated Master’s, which enable you to undertake an additional research-intensive year.
Biomedical Science graduate, Beth Williams, is now working as a Senior Clinical Research Practitioner for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) East Midlands.
I thoroughly enjoyed my Biomedical Science degree at the University of Lincoln. I was supported through every stage of the three years, with a wide range of staff available for academic, personal, and career-focused help and advice.
From tackling the life-threatening complications of diabetes, to delivering innovative solutions in animal welfare, life sciences research at Lincoln at helping to change the world.
Professor Daniel Mills
Professor Daniel Mills is an international authority on companion animal behaviour, cognition, and welfare. He was the UK’s first specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine to be recognised by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Dr Imogen Napper
Imogen studied Biomedical Science at Undergraduate level and Biotechnology at Postgraduate level here at Lincoln. Hear about what Imogen has been up to since graduating, and some of the reasons why Lincoln is such a great place to study.
Our Biological and Life Sciences students study in modern, well-equipped laboratories in the University’s Janet Lane-Claypon Building and Joseph Banks Laboratories, as well as in Minster House, which provides specialist laboratories for animal cognition, behaviour, and welfare, including an insectary and a bioacoustics laboratory.
Our Animal Behaviour Clinic is a referral only clinic for pets and animals of all species with behaviour and training problems. The clinic is run by a small team of highly qualified behaviourists. Teaching on our programmes is informed by research and practice, and students have the opportunity to gain experience through material used in teaching from real cases.
About the Clinic
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