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UCL Life Sciences is home to a vibrant, diverse community of outstanding students, researchers and world-leading academics studying the science and biology of life, from novel discoveries to the delivery of real-world solutions, from molecules and cells to populations and ecosystems. Four subjects across the Faculty are ranked in the global top ten – Pharmacy and Pharmacology (4), Biological Sciences (6), Anatomy and Physiology (8), Life Sciences and Medicine (9) (QS World University Rankings 2024), and EduRank rate UCL Biology 1st in the UK and Europe.

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Study at UCL

Ranked number two in London and number nine in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, we offer an outstanding and diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Explore this area for more information about what you can study at UCL.

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Dean's Blog

We are a community of UCL academics, researchers, students and staff who search for answers to some of the most urgent problems that face humans, plants and animals. Find out more about what we've been up to by reading our Dean's Blog.

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Research

UCL has come second in the UK for research strength in 2021, helped in part by the Faculty of Life Sciences, which is home to one of the most successful and productive groupings of biomedical researchers in Europe.

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Take our virtual tour

Explore our campus and the places you'll be studying in. Find out more about where you'll spend your time on our campus.

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Meet the Experts

Well known for our culture of curiosity and collaboration, we’re pushing forward new ideas in biology, genetics and neuroscience to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

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Academic divisions

The Faculty of Life Sciences at UCL is comprised of five key divisions. You can explore more about these areas of research in this section.

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Rankings

Find out the latest national and international rankings for the UCL Faculty of Life Sciences.

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UCL Alumni Community

UCL currently has alumni living in 191 different countries worldwide and no matter where you are in the world, you can contact your friends, find out about mentoring, update your personal details, give to UCL and much more.

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Innovation and Enterprise

Well known for our culture of curiosity and collaboration, we’re pushing forward new ideas in biology, genetics and neuroscience to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.