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The Faculty of Life Sciences is home to one of the country's leading groups of bioinformaticians and functional genomics practitioners, with the largest concentration of bioinformaticians in any UK higher education institute. Recent recruitment has expanded the portfolio of research topics, developing excellence in systems biology, molecular evolution and analysis of noncoding gene function.

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The one-year Masters of Research (MRes) degree is an innovative route to starting out on a research career and every year about 20 students enrol on our MRes degree. Students taking the MRes are provided with the opportunity to experience research projects over a broad range of disciplines and laboratory environments.

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Our research focuses on the fundamentals of neurobiology and how they relate to behaviour. Key themes of our research are: neuronal structure and development; neuropathology and glial cell biology; neurophysiological and functional imaging measurements of the human brain; biochemical, electrophysiological and behavioural aspects of learning, memory and attention; and genetic, biological and cognitive underpinnings of disorders across the lifespan, including autism, dementia, Huntington's disease, and ADHD.

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The MSc is aimed at graduates with a scientific training (e.g. in physics, computer science, mathematics, medicine, psychology, neuroscience, pharmacology, engineering etc) interested in a career where brain imaging forms a major focus. Designed specifically to provide the student with the skills to carry out cognitive brain imaging work in healthy individuals and in patient populations.

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The aim of the Biotechnology and Enterprise PhD programme is to provide extensive training in research skills, through the completion of a substantive research project. Students will also acquire the entrepreneurial skills required for the commercialisation of scientific discoveries through the completion of a series of course units and workshops which will take place over the 3.5yr period of the degree.

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The Faculty of Life Sciences is home to one of the country's leading groups of bioinformaticians and functional genomics practitioners, with the largest concentration of bioinformaticians in any UK higher education institute. Recent recruitment has expanded the portfolio of research topics, developing excellence in systems biology, molecular evolution and analysis of noncoding gene function.

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Clinical biochemistry applies basic biochemistry and analytical chemistry to medical diagnosis, treatment and management. It provides a sound, objective basis on which to gauge the extent of a clinical disorder, the biochemical consequences of a particular disease process, and the response to therapy.

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Researchers in the Eye and Vision Sciences group work on basic science and clinical projects to improve our understanding of structure and function of the human visual system, and to translate new knowledge into useful clinical tests. Research programmes encompass function and dysfunction in various ophthalmic conditions and how this can be measured; visual optics and determinants of optimal performance; ocular imaging through use of a diverse spectrum of techniques; psychophysics and electrophysiology; and the challenges relating to measurement and management of low vision.

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This programme has been specifically designed for graduates who wish to develop their skills as microbiologists or virologists. The programme aims to result in a significant level of theoretical and practical understanding, which will be important for those wishing to follow a career in clinical sciences or academic and industrial research.

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The 3-4 year PhD programme in Science Ethics, in the Faculty of Life Sciences, is based on an individual research project working with a specific academic supervisor(s). The Faculty's Institute for Science, Ethics and Innovation (iSEI) has developed an overarching field of academic study in `Science Ethics', which is conducted within the context of current and future trends in life sciences, and involves `bench-scientists' in areas such as neuroscience, stem cell biology, reproduction, biosecurity and biofuels, as much as those with backgrounds in ethics, law, philosophy and governance.

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