Through the fields of palaeoanthropology, bioarchaeology, palaeogenetics, evolutionary genetics and human biology - we study human variation. Discover more about human variation and adaptability, the projects we are currently working on, read our papers, and meet the researchers.
The School of Biological and Environmental Sciences conduct interdisciplinary and collaborative research with a number of large organisations across the globe within the areas of genetics, neurobiology, anthropology, medical entomology, ecology, evolution, and the environment.
Study cell technology at LJMU and develop laboratory, analytical and applied bioscience skills for healthcare science. | Apply now for 2026 entry
Take an in-depth look at the School of Biological and Environmental Sciences' modern laboratories and equipment including digital X-rays, 3D laser scanning technology, geographic information systems and virtual reality and various simulators.
The Research Centre in Evolutionary Anthropology and Palaeoecology offer a range of learning opportunities in natural sciences including animal behaviour, biology, conservation, bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology and primate behaviour. Find out about our current MPhil projects and PhD opportunities.
Submission for special issue of Animals - Open Access Journal.
The state-of-the-art laboratories, equipment and technologies within the School of Sport and Exercise Science are world-class. With a sleep research unit, respiratory clinic and acclimation chamber, eye tracking and motion capture, various image processing and microscopy suites and much more available to students and researchers.
Lucy Day is a Research Impact Officer within our Research and Innovation Services here at LJMU. She graduated from LJMU in 2002 in psychology and biology and has been working at LJMU since 2010.
Find out more about outcomes from the RNA Bioscience for Participatory Alopecia Research project.
Visible Body is a software designed to enhance the teaching and learning of anatomy, physiology, and biology through interactive 3D models.