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College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

The College of Biomedical and Life Sciences is a vibrant academic community, which undertakes innovative research and provides state-of-the-art learning facilities.

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Study

We offer a broad range of innovative programmes of study spanning a broad range of disciplines.

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Research

From advances in pyschology to new medical techniques the impact of our research is far reaching.

Interprofessional education

Interprofessional education

Interprofessional education is an important part of preparing the healthcare workforce for the global challenges of the 21st century.

News

Lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, a beneficial bacteria for gut health

Gut microbiome could help identify people at risk of dementia

19 October 2026

Gut bacteria and chemicals could offer a ‘window’ into the earliest stages of cognitive decline

Deprivation worsens mental health of children with intellectual disabilities

15 October 2026

Socioeconomic disadvantage is consistently associated with poorer mental health outcomes for children with intellectual developmental disabilities.

Mother and child sat on a step, facing away to a garden. Mother is looking over at her child.

A mother’s facial expression impacts children’s mental health

15 October 2026

Children’s mental health is influenced not only by what a mother says say, but how she expresses her emotions.