Environmental Lab

Within the environmental laboratory you will find the facilities required to undertake various analyses in forensics and biology. Microscopy is a linchpin technique that is fundamental to elements of hair and fibre analysis, trace evidence analysis and microplastics research.

Find yourself within a research environment from day one! This laboratory is regularly used by our Forensic Fibres and Microplastics Research Group, who work at the interface of forensic science and data science to tackle the real-world problem of marine pollution.

Electron Microscope

Our Electron Microscope is one of the most technically advanced facilities at the University, and is of professional standard, ensuring that you are prepared for practical work right from graduation.

Our Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis provides visualisation at high magnification and can provide an elemental profile of a specimen. Used in a variety of fields including biology, chemistry, forensics and engineering, the microscope allows you to produce images for investigation, publication and research.

Bioscience Lab

Get to grips with equipment ranging from Genetic Analysers, a full range of physiological measurement equipment in the Human Physiology Suite, state-of-the-art analytical equipment, and access to human cell lines in the cell culture room. Specialist work in our insectary and greenhouses are also catered for. Our adjacent Forensic Biology labs house a Trauma Simulation Suite and Skeletal Collection, and our Nature Reserve acts as an outdoor lab for the more environmental areas of study. What’s more, all of our rooms within the Bioscience lab are equipped with video screen technology and prep zones to promote safety and professionalism within the lab environments too.