A warm welcome
The School of Life Sciences at Keele offers a stimulating and collaborative environment for exploring the science of life in all its forms, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, real-world impact, and academic excellence.
Get to know your School
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"Keele opened doors for me and helped me find a career which suited my ambitions. My advice to students would be to dedicate yourself to a greater purpose. With perseverance and discipline there is no limit  to what you can achieve."
Beyond the School of Life Sciences
Meet Mike and Andrew - just two of the School's inspiring alumni community.
Since graduating in 1981, alumnus Mike Tipton has spent 40 years studying the body’s responses to adverse environments, publishing over 600 research papers. Mike reflects on his time at Keele.
Andrew Sherwood shares how Keele broadened his horizons, leading him to a career at the LEGO Group headquarters in Denmark.
Facts and figures
Top 5 for Biology in England NSS 2025, Broad-Based Universities
Top 5 for Geography in England NSS 2025, Broad-Based Universities
Top 10 in England for Geology NSS 2025, Broad-Based Universities
Top 20 in the UK for Neuroscience Guardian University League Table, 2022
Top 10 in England for Geography Guardian University Guide 2026, Times Good University Guide 2026, and Daily Mail University Guide 2026
State-of-the art science laboratories
