About the School of Biological Sciences
The School of Biological Sciences is a research intensive institution, which prides itself on the excellence and relevance of its degree courses. The School was formed in 2005 from the former Schools of Animal and Microbial Sciences, Applied Statistics and Plant Sciences. This has resulted in the formation of a School with a formidable range of expertise, and this unique combination makes Reading a very attractive place to work and study.
The School consists of two sections:
Biomedical Sciences
Head: Professor Simon Andrews
Biomedical science is presently at an extremely exciting stage, driven by technological advances that allow us to conduct experiments that would have been unthinkable only a few years ago. Staff from Biomedical sciences conduct work that maintains Reading university at the forefront of research developments. With more than 25 members of academic staff, the research interests within Biomedical Sciences are diverse and encompass the whole range of the biomedical sciences.
Specialist research group within the section: ICMR
Environmental Biology
Head: Professor Nick Battey
Research in this section deals primarily in ecology and evolutionary biology, and the applied links between these disciplines, wildlife conservation and the biological control of agricultural pests and diseases.
Specialist research groups within the section :
- Centre for Plant Diversity and Sytematics
- Centre for Wildlife Assessment and Conservation
- Centre for Horticulture & Landscape
These two sections span six Research groups: