From animal behaviour and zoology to biomedical science, forensic science and crime and investigative studies, we’ll develop your practical skills and knowledge, encouraging your passion for applied sciences.
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If you care deeply about the natural world and have the strength and compassion to help shape its future, study a degree course at ARU. We'll prepare you for careers in animal behaviour, ecology, zoology or conservation. With many of our courses, you’ll gain hands-on experience on field trips and placements.
Take 360 guided tours and hear from our Animal and Environmental Biology students
This is your opportunity to make a difference. Investigate and treat disease in our specialist tissue culture and microbiology laboratories set in the heart of our £45m Science Centre. You’ll gain valuable employment experience whether you're just starting out in your chosen profession or you want to boost your existing knowledge and experience with a Masters degree or research programme.
Take 360 guided tours and hear from our Biomedical Science students
Uncover the truth behind crime and forensics by studying at ARU Cambridge. Our £45m Science Centre will ensure you get hands-on in our state-of-the-art crime scene rooms and Super Lab with industry-standard technology. With 360-degree cameras and technology systems, we’ll ensure you gain real-world experience ready for a rewarding career in this sector.
Take 360 guided tours and hear from our Crime and Forensic Science students
Find out about our world-class research in Applied Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, Biomedical, and Forensic and Investigative Sciences, as well as postgraduate research opportunities.
School of Life Sciences research
An Open Day is the perfect opportunity to discover the right course for you. Chat to our course tutors and current students, explore the campus and facilities and find out what life is like at ARU. We offer free travel to our campuses for Open Days.
Come to our next Open DayGain experience and make contacts, with placements offered on many courses.
Find out more about placementsOur bloggers give you a behind-the-scenes look at life at ARU.
Read our students' blogsVisit our course pages to find out more about how to apply and entry requirements or email [email protected]
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Applied Wildlife Conservation Master's student Lana shares her advice for making the most of your time in ARU's School of Life Sciences, and at university more generally.
Read Lana's blog post
Teaching across ARU was rated 'Gold' in the 2023 Teaching Excellent Framework (TEF).
Find out why we're rated Gold
We were proud to be named the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. The award reflected ARU's success in delivering high-impact projects across our campuses.
THE University of the Year 2023ARU is ranked in the top 10% in the country for graduates in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024), and 5th in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates who are employed as managers, directors, or senior officials 15 months after graduating. We're also in the top 10% in the country for the number of graduates in employment and further study who agreed they are using what they learnt during their studies.
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