A Professor demonstrating how to use appratus to a student. BLS has a supportive environment

About Us

The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences is at the hub of Lancaster’s biomedical teaching and world-leading research activities.

Our division

Our Biomedical and Life Sciences staff are among the top academics in their field. They offer a wealth of expertise and diverse specialisms such as:

Cancer Biology
Ageing
Neurodegenerative Disease
Immunology
Microbiology and Parasitology
Tropical Infectious Diseases
Vector Biology
Zoonoses

Our final-year undergraduate project provides you with an exciting opportunity to undertake independent research. You’ll benefit from diverse teaching methods and interdisciplinary networks that we’ve fostered with other top institutions. Throughout your studies, you will develop subject-specific knowledge alongside transferable skills that employers value.

A postgraduate qualification from Lancaster’s Biomedical and Life Sciences division will give you the edge in a competitive employment market. Studying with us provides you with the opportunity to make a real difference, solving key issues relating to human health. We offer a vibrant, innovative and inspirational educational community: we aim to stimulate new ideas, encourage autonomous learning and perfect technical expertise.

Above all, our research-active supervisors are committed to your development and success. They will work with you in our world-class research environment, which has had a £5m refurbishment, building on your strengths and encouraging your ideas.

Athena Swan

Since 2014, the Faculty of Health and Medicine has held the Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women in higher education and research.
Research projects and supervisors

The biggest considerations when choosing to study for a PhD or MPhil are the project and supervisor. You're very welcome to discuss research projects with potential supervisors.

News and events

Events

9th Jan

Stemming the tide: Healthier jobs to tackle economic inactivity

Thursday 9 January 2025, 2:00pm to 3:00pm

13th Jan

Are you ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow? Find your future in Cyber, Data or AI

Monday 13 January 2025, 10:00am to Tuesday 14 January 2025, 4:00pm

15th Jan

Webinar - so you want to do a PhD?

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

20th Jan

Getting involved in research: collaboration and co-operation in palliative care research across NW

Monday 20 January 2025, 10:00am to 3:30pm

21st Feb

Prof. Liz Kelly - Revisiting 'Surviving Sexual Violence'

Friday 21 February 2025, 4:00pm to 6:00pm

More Events

Map showing proposed site for replacement Royal Lancaster Infirmary

New hospital planned for site near campus

An area close to Lancaster University’s Bailrigg campus has been announced by the NHS as the potential site for a new hospital.