School of Natural Sciences

Birkbeck, University of London

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Study Biological Sciences at Birkbeck

Find out more about biological sciences courses which will give you the fundamental knowledge, together with technical and practical skills, to work in many science roles.

Study Earth and Planetary Sciences at Birkbeck

Find out more about flexible geology and planetary science courses, with fieldwork options for projects in Scotland, Greece and Morocco.

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Research across Natural Sciences

Find out more about the innovative and world-leading research being undertaken in the School.

Become an MPhil/PhD Student

Find out how to take your research further in the School of Natural Sciences.

About the School of Natural Sciences

About us

Find out more about the School of Natural Sciences and its expertise in biological sciences and earth and planetary sciences.

Our staff

Our academics are world-class, internationally renowned experts, who bring the latest research into their teaching.

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Current students

Current students use Moodle, our virtual learning environment, to access module study resources and programme handbooks.

Meet our staff

"We aim to integrate textbooks essentials with the cutting-edge research going on in the School, to give a flavour of the burning unanswered questions and latest scientific advances."

Professor Carolyn Moores

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Science week

Birkbeck's annual Science Week showcases our groundbreaking scientific research with a series of public lectures and events.

Rosalind Franklin lecture

This annual lecture, which honours the life and work of one of our most distinguished alumni, Rosalind Franklin, enables a prominent female scientist to present her work.

Bernal lecture

This annual lecture commemorates the immeasurable contribution of Professor J. D. Bernal, who worked at Birkbeck for over 30 years.

Student funding

Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need.

Come and meet us

The school holds virtual taster events and takes part in College-wide open events – find out more and book your place.

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Bioscience and environmental science at Birkbeck given government boost

The Natural Environment Research Council and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council are funding two new PhD training programmes to be delivered through a consortium of universities, one of which is Birkbeck.

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Birkbeck launches innovative new courses in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and the environment

The courses are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to succeed in fast-evolving industries.

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Group Leader Research Fellowship Sponsorship Scheme

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Navigating Endings and Transitions

21 November 2024
14:00 — 15:30

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MSc Bioinformatics Online Q&A Webinar with Dr. Irene Nobeli (January Start Offer Holders)

25 November 2024
12:00 — 13:00

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Library bitesize sessions: finding known journal articles

26 November 2024
12:30 — 13:00

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Spanner in the works for a parasite motor

In this blog, Alex Cook, former Birkbeck PhD in the Department of Biological Sciences, reports on research developing new approaches to malaria control.