School of Biosciences

Histology Unit

The School of Biosciences Histology Unit provides paraffin wax histology services to users within the University on a charge-out basis. Broadly this means the production of glass slides from biological specimens for microscopical examination.

The work is carried out by experienced technicians using the latest equipment, producing high-quality and consistent results.

On this website is general information relating to histology, the services provided by the unit and information about the unit. 

Please check the related links on the right-hand side to view the online Sample Collections tracker which shows which users currently have finished work available to collect from the unit.