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For those passionate about advancing in biological sciences through postgraduate research, Portsmouth offers an ideal starting point. Our research spans life's evolutionary history, the ecological impacts of human actions, and the rising threat of antibiotic resistance. Pursuing a research degree here means joining our mission to transform knowledge into real-world solutions. You'll integrate into our academic community, collaborating on projects guided by field-leading experts. Our state-of-the-art labs feature cutting-edge technology supporting groundbreaking studies. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 82% of our Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences outputs (encompassing Biological Sciences) ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent. Cross-disciplinary opportunities await in molecular, microbial, marine, and environmental biology, with potential connections to Biomedical Science, Pharmacy, Geography, and Earth and Environmental Science.