From microbiological culturing and analysis, to biochemistry and physiology, we have the facilities to satisfy your curiosity.

Our laboratories, glasshouses and experimental areas provide specialist facilities for a wide range of biological studies including aquatic, ecological, anatomical and soil analysis.

Modern ecological surveying equipment such as bat detectors and night vision wildlife cameras enable you to be involved in interesting and contemporary biological research studies.

In addition, we have ‘low ­hazard’ laboratory space where you can carry out activities such as the preparation and assessment of food, exercise or psychological studies.

A close up of a student conducting a science experiment
Science facilities

Specialist equipment

You’ll find instruments for: chemical, physiological, environmental and DNA analysis; microbiological culturing; and microscopy. This is supported by experienced and enthusiastic technical staff.

A student conducts an experiment in the science labs A lecturer helps students with a science experiment in the lab Students conducting a science experiment A science lecturer demonstrates an experiment to students Students conducting a science experiment Students wearing white lab coats listen to a lecturer speaking Science students conduct an experiment in the science lab Science students use microscopes

“The campus provides a rich variety of woodland, grassland and freshwater habitats, which are used extensively in practical work.”

Studying using the natural environment at Newton Park

Natural laboratory

The Newton Park campus is an excellent location for studying biology and similar subjects. The campus provides a rich variety of woodland, grassland and freshwater habitats, which are used extensively in practical work.