Welcome to the official page for the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edi
The School of Biological Sciences enjoys a long tradition of teaching and research. One of the largest biology departments in the UK, the School offers 18 Honours programmes at undergraduate level and 7 postgraduate MSc programmes, providing a wide choice for all. Our teaching has been independently rated as excellent in every respect. The School is at the leading edge in fundamental biological re
Operating as usual
24/01/2025
Severe weather update: Some University services planned to reopen on Saturday 25 January A Met Office red weather warning remains in place for Edinburgh until 5pm today, Friday 24 January, with wind alerts until midnight.
23/01/2025
Severe weather warning: University closure on Friday 24 January A weather warning has been issued for Scotland ahead of Storm Éowyn. This includes a rare red alert for Scotland's central belt, including Edinburgh, from 10am - 5pm on Friday 24 January.
23/12/2024
As our social channels go quiet for the holiday season, we want to wish everyone a joyful and restful festive break!
Reminder: The School and University will be closed across the 2024 festive period from 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and reopening at 9am on Friday 3 January 2025. Our School social media accounts will be live again from Monday 6th January.
Although many of our offices and buildings will be closed, core University services will operate throughout the holiday period.
Need support during the winter break? Check out the link below for full details of the festive closure and support available 👇
Festive Holiday 2024/25 The University will be closed across the 2024 festive period from 5pm on Monday 23 December 2024 and reopening at 9am on Friday 3 January 2025.
13/12/2024
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Davis Expedition Fund
DEADLINE: Wednesday 22nd January
The Davis Expedition Fund seeks to create opportunities for students and early career researchers to carry out field research.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups of any nationality who are studying the biological sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
• Undergraduates in their second, third or fourth academic years
OR
• Current or past postgraduate Students at the School of Biological Sciences, The University of Edinburgh
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3ZzvG38
21/11/2024
Congratulations to our new School of Biological Sciences graduates!
All your hard work has paid off and we hope you enjoy every minute of your big day
Share your favourite moments by tagging us and using the hashtag
Stream the ceremony live from 3pm https://edin.ac/48KcxQe
Graduation ceremonies The University’s summer 2024 graduation ceremonies will take place in McEwan Hall between Wednesday 3 July and Tuesday 16 July.
21/05/2024
Applications Now Open: James Rennie Bequest – Travel Fund
The James Rennie Bequest is travel prize awarded to students who wish to travel to places outside the UK in connection with extracurricular studies in biology.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups who are studying within the College of Science and Engineering at Edinburgh University.
- undergraduate or postgraduate students
- studying for a degree in the biological sciences - including ecological sciences
Scope
The money must be used to support travel to a:
- work experience placement
- fieldwork
- conference at which you are presenting a paper or poster
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3uDqCNm
Deadline - Saturday 1st June 2024
20/02/2024
Applications Now Open: James Rennie Bequest – Travel Fund
The James Rennie Bequest is travel prize awarded to students who wish to travel to places outside the UK in connection with extracurricular studies in biology.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups who are studying within the College of Science and Engineering at Edinburgh University.
- undergraduate or postgraduate students
- studying for a degree in the biological sciences - including ecological sciences
Scope
The money must be used to support travel to a:
- work experience placement
- fieldwork
- conference at which you are presenting a paper or poster
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3uDqCNm
Deadline - Friday 1st March 2024
17/01/2024
Only two days left to apply...
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Davis Expedition Fund
DEADLINE: Friday 19th January
The Davis Expedition Fund seeks to create opportunities for students and early career researchers to carry out field research.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups of any nationality who are studying the biological sciences at Edinburgh University.
• Undergraduates in their second, third or fourth academic years
OR
• Current or past postgraduate Students at the University of The School of Biological Sciences, The University of Edinburgh
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3tS6UvC
11/12/2023
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Davis Expedition Fund
DEADLINE: Friday 19th January
The Davis Expedition Fund seeks to create opportunities for students and early career researchers to carry out field research.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups of any nationality who are studying the biological sciences at Edinburgh University.
• Undergraduates in their second, third or fourth academic years
OR
• Current or past postgraduate Students at the University of Edinburgh
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3tS6UvC
16/11/2023
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Davis Expedition Fund
DEADLINE: Friday 19th January
The Davis Expedition Fund seeks to create opportunities for students and early career researchers to carry out field research.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups of any nationality who are studying the biological sciences at Edinburgh University.
• Undergraduates in their second, third or fourth academic years
OR
• Current or past postgraduate students
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3tS6UvC
25/05/2023
Congratulations to Dr Richard Milne, winner of College of Science and Engineering Teacher of the Year! Congratulations also to Alex Rowe who was shortlisted for this award, and all the other nominees across the School. Thank you to all those who submitted nominations, they are really appreciated by staff.
Teaching Awards 2023 | Teacher of the Year College of Science and Engineering Our first Teacher of the Year is for the College of Science and Engineering.
22/05/2023
Applications Now Open: James Rennie Bequest – Travel Fund
The James Rennie Bequest is travel prize awarded to students who wish to travel to places outside the UK in connection with extracurricular studies in biology.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups of any nationality who are studying within the College of Science and Engineering at Edinburgh University.
- undergraduate or postgraduate students
- studying for a degree in the biological sciences - including ecological sciences
Scope
The money must be used to support travel to a:
- work experience placement
- fieldwork
- conference at which you are presenting a paper or poster
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3uDqCNm
Deadline - Thursday 1st June 2023
26/11/2022
Congratulations to all of today's Winter Grads from the Edinburgh Medical School: Biomedical Sciences and The School of Biological Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, whose graduation ceremony starts today at 3 pm. Watch the live stream starting about ten minutes before the ceremony begins ▶️ https://edin.ac/3UNCir1 Don't forget to share your photos with the tag!
23/11/2022
APPLICATIONS OPEN: Davis Expedition Fund
DEADLINE: Friday 20th January
The Davis Expedition Fund seeks to create opportunities for students and early career researchers to carry out field research.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups of any nationality who are studying the biological sciences at Edinburgh University.
• Undergraduates in their second, third or fourth academic years
OR
• Current or past postgraduate students
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3tS6UvC
13/10/2022
Read or latest People of CSE story!
This time we meet Biology Professor Richard Milne:
Richard is a senior lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences. He manages to balance his own creative interests with his teaching and research in plant biology. An extremely creative person; he has created a satirical comic series on social media and has also published a comedy thriller. His creative approach also influences the way he teaches, and as a three-time winner of a Teaching Award – it must be working! His aim is not only to teach but more importantly, to inspire.
Read his full story here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering/about/people-cse/richard-milne
29/09/2022
Applications Now Open: James Rennie Bequest – Travel Fund
The James Rennie Bequest is travel prize awarded to students who wish to travel to places outside the UK in connection with extracurricular studies in biology.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or groups of any nationality who are studying within the College of Science and Engineering at Edinburgh University.
- undergraduate or postgraduate students
- studying for a degree in the biological sciences - including ecological sciences
Scope
The money must be used to support travel to a:
- work experience placement
- fieldwork
- conference at which you are presenting a paper or poster
How to Apply
Find more information and details of how to apply at:
https://edin.ac/3uDqCNm
Deadline - Tuesday 1st November 2022, 17:00 GMT
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